Nilsa 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

Nilsa Rank #14,912
Sean Rank #437

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #14912 for Nilsa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nilsa ___

No pairings available yet.

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 Nilsa

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If you choose Sean

Liam Declan Niamh Aoife Brendan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nilsa or Sean more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Nilsa at #14912 in the United States.

What do Nilsa and Sean mean?

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

Are Nilsa and Sean boy or girl names?

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

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