Sean

Meaning of Sean

Sean is the Irish version of the name John. It means "God is gracious" or "God's gift."

Sean has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Sean

Sean has cooled off, slipping to #489 in 2025, down from a peak of #57 in 2000.

Notable people named Sean

• Sean Connery
  Actor, known for James Bond
• Sean Penn
  Actor and film director
• Sean Combs
  Rapper, producer, entrepreneur
• Sean Bean
  English actor
• Sean Hannity
  Conservative television host

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Questions about the name Sean

What does the name Sean mean?

Sean means sean is the irish version of the name john. it means "god is gracious" or "god's gift.", and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Sean a boy's or a girl's name?

Sean is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Sean?

In 2025, Sean ranked #489 for boys, down from #436 the year before.

When was Sean most popular?

Sean peaked at #57 in 2000.