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Sean

Gender: M Popularity: this week. Origin of Sean: Irish variation of John Meaning of Sean: "God is gracious" Sean's Popularity in 2012: #144
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Sean, after a long reign as one of the top Irish boys' name for three decades, has now slipped as parents look to fresher Irish choices; Aidan and Conor have taken Sean's place.

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Famous People Named Sean

Sean Lennon (American musician and son of John Lennon)
Sean Combs (American musician)
Sean Patrick Hayes (American actor)
Sean Patrick Flanery (American actor)
Sean Connery (Scottish actor)
Sean Justin Penn (American actor)
Sean Bean (English actor)
Sean Kingston (American musician)
Sean Payton (American football coach)

Pop Culture References for the Name Sean

Sean Goldman - American boy who was abducted by his Brazilian mother and returned 5 years later to his father in the US
Sean Kendrick - main character in The Scorpio Races, by Maggie Stiefvater

Nicknames & Variations for Sean

Eoin, Seaghan, Seanan, Seane, Seann, Shaan, Shain, Shaine, Shan, Shandon, Shandy, Shane, Shann, Shauden, Shaughan, Shaughn, Shaun, Shaundre, Shawn, Shayne, Shon, Shonn

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