What origin is the name Seán?

Seán comes from Irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Seán?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Seán — for example Riley, Nora, Keira. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Seán

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Seán

Seán

Boy

Irish

1 syllable

Seán is an Irish boy's name meaning "A name meaning God is gracious.".

The meaning of Seán is "A name meaning God is gracious." — a boy name of Irish origin. At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: Irish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

A name meaning God is gracious.

Popularity

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Quick answers about Seán

What does Seán mean?

Seán is a boy name of Irish origin meaning "A name meaning God is gracious.".

How popular is Seán?

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Sister names that go with Seán

Riley Nora Keira Erin Fiona Ciara

How to say Seán

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Name numerology

4is the Chaldean number for Seán.

Number 4 is linked with stability, hard work and loyalty.

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Names with a similar meaning to Seán

Seán means "A name meaning God is gracious." — these names share that spirit.

John — "John comes from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. It is the name of John the Baptist and John the Apostle." (Hebrew)
Mila — "Mila is a Slavic name from the word milu, meaning 'gracious' or 'dear'. It is also a short form of Ludmila and Camila." (Slavic)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Aubrey — "Aubrey comes from the Norman French form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'. It was a boy's name before it became unisex." (English)