Sean

Sean Meaning & Origin

About Sean
The name Sean is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Seán," which is a variant of the name John. It means "God is gracious" or "gift from God." Sean is a popular name in Ireland and among people of Irish descent. It is often associated with qualities such as kindness, generosity, and a strong sense of spirituality.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Sean are male.

Sean Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -11.25% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AO1 N
🌐 IPA
/ʃɔn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sean in Braille

Here's how to represent Sean in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Sean in braille

How to Spell the Name Sean in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Sean using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Sean in sign language

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