Ean vs Seamus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ean

Boy #1,369 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,369
Total SSA Count
137
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ean Rank #1,369
Seamus Rank #1,444

Ean is more popular, ranked #1369 vs #1444 for Seamus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ean ___

  • Ean James
  • Ean Ross
  • Ean Callum
  • Ean Fraser
  • Ean Gordon
  • Ean Angus

Seamus ___

  • Seamus Patrick
  • Seamus Brendan
  • Seamus Declan
  • Seamus Finn
  • Seamus Ronan
  • Seamus James

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ean

Calum Fergus Struan Fiona Isla

If you choose Seamus

Declan Ronan Niamh Siobhan Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ean or Seamus more popular?

Ean is more popular, ranked #1369 compared to Seamus at #1444 in the United States.

What do Ean and Seamus mean?

Ean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Gaelic origin). Seamus means "supplanter" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Ean and Seamus boy or girl names?

Ean is primarily a boy name. Seamus is primarily a boy name.

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