Name profile

BoyPronounced English /ˈʃɔːn/Goidelic language family

Seán

Anglicized form of Seán.

Quick answer

Seán is a boy name.

Pronunciation: English /ˈʃɔːn/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationEnglish /ˈʃɔːn/
Language familyGoidelic

Meaning and history

Anglicized form of Seán. This name, along with variants Shawn and Shaun, began to be used in the English-speaking world outside of Ireland around the middle of the 20th century.

Notes and context

Usage: irish, english