Sean vs Steven

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 #269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

English American Dutch

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Sean Rank #437

Steven Rank #269

Steven is more popular, ranked #269 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Sean or Steven more popular?

Steven is more popular, ranked #269 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Sean and Steven mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Steven means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin).

Are Sean and Steven boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Steven is primarily a boy name.