Sean vs Sterling

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

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Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American

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Sean Rank #437

Sterling Rank #373

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Sean or Sterling more popular?

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Sean and Sterling mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin).

Are Sean and Sterling boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Sterling is primarily a boy name.