Jeremy 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

Jeremy Rank #266
Sean Rank #437

Jeremy is more popular, ranked #266 vs #437 for Sean.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jeremy ___

  • Jeremy James
  • Jeremy Cole
  • Jeremy Thomas
  • Jeremy Reid
  • Jeremy Scott
  • Jeremy Blake

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 Jeremy

Joshua Jacob Hannah Jessica Caleb

If you choose Sean

Liam Declan Niamh Aoife Brendan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jeremy or Sean more popular?

Jeremy is more popular, ranked #266 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Jeremy and Sean mean?

Jeremy means "God will raise up" (Hebrew origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Jeremy and Sean boy or girl names?

Jeremy is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.

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