Stephen vs Sean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Irish Greek American

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Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

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Stephen Rank #378

Sean Rank #437

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Stephen or Sean more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Sean mean?

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

Are Stephen and Sean boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.