Sean
Sean is the Irish form of John, from the Hebrew "Yochanan" — meaning "God is gracious." Sean was a top-100 American name from 1965 to 2010, peaking at #29 in 1986. Sean (the actor Sean Connery, 1930-2020, the original James Bond from 1962 to 1983) is the most famous bearer — his portrayal defined the character for generations. Sean (the actor Sean Penn, born 1960, who won two Oscars for "Mystic River" and "Milk") gave the name a contemporary charge. The single syllable is direct, and the "n" ending gives it weight. Sean is a male name of Irish origin that means "God is gracious (Irish form of John)". Brisk, Irish, and friendly. The name sounds approachable. Seans tend to be confident. US peaked #29 in 1986. Now top 200. Well-known people named Sean include Sean Connery (actor), Sean Penn (actor), Sean (Irish form of John), Sean (fictional, various). Common variations and related forms of Sean include Shawn (variant), Shaun (variant), Seán (Irish), Shane (related).