Sean
Sean is a Christian boy name of Irish, from Hebrew via Norman French origin, meaning “God is gracious”.
| Meaning | God is gracious |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Irish, from Hebrew via Norman French |
| Written as | Seán |
| Pronunciation | SHAWN |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Ireland, United States, United Kingdom, Canada |
Meaning and origin of Sean
Sean is the Irish Seán, which came from the Anglo-Norman Jehan, a form of John. John goes back to Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. The name spread from Ireland across the English-speaking world in the twentieth century, helped by figures such as the actor Sean Connery. Phonetic spellings like Shawn and Shaun developed in English-speaking countries.
Is Sean a Christian name?
As a form of John, Sean is connected to John the Baptist and John the Apostle, and it has long been used by Irish Catholic families.
How popular is Sean?
Widely used in Ireland and the English-speaking world, though past its peak.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sean mean?
Sean means 'God is gracious'. It is of Irish, from Hebrew via Norman French origin.
Is Sean a Christian name?
As a form of John, Sean is connected to John the Baptist and John the Apostle, and it has long been used by Irish Catholic families.
How do you pronounce Sean?
Sean is pronounced SHAWN.
Is Sean a boy or girl name?
Sean is usually a boy name.