Sean

Meaning

Its source is John, an English name meaning "God's grace."

Languages used in

This boy's name is used in English and Irish Gaelic.

Background story

Though traditionally given to males, this name has recently become popular for girls.

It originated as an Irish Gaelic form of the male English name John. John itself was derived from the Hebrew Yochanan, filtered through translations both Greek (Ioannes) and Latin (Iohannes).

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Statistics for the name Sean (male)

• In USA in 2006, the boy name Sean was ranked as number 68 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In USA in 2005, the boy name Sean was ranked as number 75 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In USA in 2004, the boy name Sean was ranked as number 64 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In USA in 2003, the boy name Sean was ranked as number 61 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In USA in 2002, the boy name Sean was ranked as number 59 on the most popular name for newborn babies

Meaning

Its source is John, an English name meaning "God's grace."

Languages used in

This boy's name is used in English and Irish Gaelic.

Background story

Though traditionally given to males, this name has recently become popular for girls.

It originated as an Irish Gaelic form of the male English name John. John itself was derived from the Hebrew Yochanan, filtered through translations both Greek (Ioannes) and Latin (Iohannes).

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• Names that start with 'Sea'
• Names that end with 'ean'
• Conduct an advanced search