Betha vs Sean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#437
Total SSA Count
726
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Betha Rank #14,928
Sean Rank #437

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #14928 for Betha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Betha ___

  • Betha Mary
  • Betha Ann
  • Betha Rose
  • Betha Grace
  • Betha Jean

Sean ___

  • Sean Patrick
  • Sean Michael
  • Sean James
  • Sean Thomas
  • Sean Ryan
  • Sean Anthony

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Betha

Brigid Fionnuala Caoimhe Eoin Cormac

If you choose Sean

Liam Declan Niamh Aoife Brendan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Betha or Sean more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Betha at #14928 in the United States.

What do Betha and Sean mean?

Betha means "life" (Old Irish origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Betha and Sean boy or girl names?

Betha is primarily a girl name. Sean is primarily a boy name.

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