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Boy Name

Sean

"God is gracious, gift from God"

Ranked #181 for boys

About the Name Sean

Meaning

God is gracious, gift from God

Origin

Celtic

Gender

Boy

First Letter

S

Boy Rank

#181

Sean is a boy name of Celtic origin. The name means "God is gracious, gift from God" and is currently ranked #181 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with S or explore other Celtic names.

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Popularity Over Time

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1950
#120
1960
#42
1970
#18
1980
#22
1990
#55
2000
#88
2010
#181
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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Heard by God, name of God

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He has heard, listening

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Sebastian

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Venerable, revered

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Shane

Boy

God is gracious, old, wise

Celtic
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Quick Facts

Syllables
1
Letters
4
Starts with
S
Origin
Celtic

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