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Boy Name

Sean

"God is gracious, gift from God"

Ranked #436 for boys

About the Name Sean

Meaning

God is gracious, gift from God

Origin

Celtic

Gender

Boy

First Letter

S

Boy Rank

#436

Girl Rank

#11943

Sean is a boy name of Celtic origin. The name means "God is gracious, gift from God" and Currently ranked #436 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with S or explore other Celtic names.

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Popularity Over Time

#5589
1950
#47747
1960
#84431
1970
#104685
1980
#92588
1990
#64404
2000
#21600
2010
#4160
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Sean

  • SC Sean Connery
  • SP Sean Penn

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Samuel

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Heard by God, name of God

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Simon

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He has heard, listening

Hebrew #252

Sebastian

Boy

Venerable, revered

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Shane

Boy

God is gracious, old, wise

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Quick Facts

Syllables
1
Letters
4
Starts with
S
Origin
Celtic

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