Sean: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: s-eh-ahn
Origin: Ireland
gender-female

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Region Origin: Western Europe
Meaning: Sean carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Sean is a name with Irish and Hebrew origins, meaning "gift from God" or "God is gracious." It is an anglicized variant of the Irish name Seán and the Hebrew name Yohanan. The name has become popular globally, particularly in the English-speaking world, and has been used in various cultural contexts. Sean is important because it reflects a deep connection to faith and spirituality, symbolizing divine favor.

Sean Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Sean is currently #19490 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Sean is currently #11148 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Sean is currently #9890 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Sean is currently #5632 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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