Sean Name Meaning & Origin
/Shawn/Sean is most likely a name of Irish origin.
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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 Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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Irish (Celtic) 70% -
American (Anglo-American) 20% -
British (Anglo-Saxon) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Sean
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Popularity Trend
In 2025, 616 boys in the US were named Sean.
Growth of the name Sean in the US (SSA Data):
Sean Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 3
People with this name tend to be: Creative, social, and communicative.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.