SEAN  

Gender: M
Origin: Irish variation of JOHN
Meaning: "God is gracious"

Popularity in 2008: #83

After a long reign as one of the top Irish boys' name for three decades, Sean has now slipped as parents look to fresher Irish choices, such as Aidan and Conor.

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

Sean is being discussed in our message boards:

• Absurdly Long Baby Name Game=)!!!!!!
• Names in Your Child's Class/Daycare/Playgroup
• What would you choose if you were having boy-girl twins?
• Favourite BOYS names!
• Please help me!

Read Nameberry blog posts about Sean:

• SCOTTISH BABY NAMES: What's 'in' in Inverness?
• EMMA'S DAUGHTERS
• THE SOFTER SIDE OF BOYS' NAMES
• NAMING BABY AFTER AN OLD BOYFRIEND
• POPULAR NAMES: Hidden Gems on the List