Sean vs Travis

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

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Travis

Boy #362 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crossing, toll bridge operator"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#362
Total SSA Count
914
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Trav

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Sean Rank #437
Travis Rank #362

Travis is more popular, ranked #362 vs #437 for Sean.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Sean ___

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

Travis ___

  • Travis James
  • Travis Lee
  • Travis Michael
  • Travis Scott
  • Travis Wayne
  • Travis Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Sean

Liam Declan Niamh Aoife Brendan

If you choose Travis

Cody Mason Brooke Hayley Dylan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sean or Travis more popular?

Travis is more popular, ranked #362 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Sean and Travis mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Travis means "crossing, toll bridge operator" (Old French origin).

Are Sean and Travis boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Travis is primarily a boy name.

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