Sean Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Sean Name at a Glance

Name	Sean
Meaning	Irish variant of John: God is gracious; gift from God.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Sean Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Sean means “Irish variant of John: God is gracious; gift from God”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Sean Name Origin

Our database records Sean under Irish origin. Browse more Irish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Sean a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Sean is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Sean

When considering Sean for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.