Sean

Boy's name

Sean is an Irish name derived from the name John, which means "God is gracious."

Meaning God is gracious
Origin Celtic
U.S. births in 2023 726 Falling
Peak year 1990

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Sean Connery - Actor, known for James Bond movies.
  • Sean Penn - Actor and director, won two Oscars.
  • Sean Combs - Rapper and entrepreneur, known as P. Diddy.
  • Sean Astin - Actor, known for "The Lord of the Rings."
  • Sean Bean - Actor, known for "Game of Thrones."
  • Sean Hayes - Actor, known for "Will & Grace."
  • Sean Kingston - Singer, known for "Beautiful Girls."
  • Sean Paul - Reggae artist, known for hit songs.
  • Sean Payton - NFL coach, led Saints to Super Bowl win.
  • Sean Parker - Co-founder of Napster and early Facebook investor.

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Name Variants

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