Sean
SHAWN
Popularity
#11943
Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
Irish
Total Births
425,998
Peak Year
#12,070 in 1990
First Recorded
1925
Style
Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
An Irish form of John, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious'.
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Sean Connery
Scottish actor, best known as James Bond
Sean Penn
American actor and director
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