The nameSean
Sean is the Irish form of John. In France it was mostly given in the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Irish
- Feast day
Meaning
Sean comes from the Irish Seán, from the Norman Jehan, from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".
Origin
Irish. It is also spelled Shawn or Shaun.
History
Sean appeared in France in 1960 and peaked there in the late 2000s.
Famous people named Sean
- Sean Connery, Scottish actor
- Sean Penn, American actor
Popularity of the name Sean
Sean in France
Sean was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 1,195 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Sean. Its rise began around 1988, and it peaked in 2007. Half of all babies named Sean in France were born before 2007, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 22 births a year on average, against 46 in the five years before.
Sean in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sean mean?
Sean comes from the Irish Seán, from the Norman Jehan, from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".
What is the origin of the name Sean?
Irish. It is also spelled Shawn or Shaun.
Is Sean a girl's or a boy's name?
Sean is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Sean?
Sean Connery, Scottish actor; Sean Penn, American actor.