Sean Name Origin
/Shawn/-
Irish (Celtic) 70%
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American (Anglo-American) 20%
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British (Anglo-Saxon) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Sean
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Name Origin
Sean is an anglicized form of the Irish name Seán, which is derived from the Norman French 'Jean' and ultimately from the Hebrew name 'Yohanan', meaning 'God is gracious'. It is commonly used as a male given name in Ireland and English-speaking countries.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Sean each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).