Sean Griffiths

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Sean Griffiths — God is gracious
296K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Sean Griffiths is a name combining Hebrew origins, bringing together "God is gracious" (Sean) with "son of Griffith" (Griffiths). The first name Sean is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. Irish form of John, from Hebrew Yohanan meaning "God is gracious." The most popular Irish form of John. The surname Griffiths welsh patronymic meaning 'son of Griffith,' from Welsh Gruffudd (strong lord). Very common in Wales. Sean is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 296K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Sean reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Sean

Meaning: God is gracious

Hebrew

Irish form of John, from Hebrew Yohanan meaning "God is gracious." The most popular Irish form of John.

Surname: Griffiths

Meaning: son of Griffith

Celtic

Welsh patronymic meaning 'son of Griffith,' from Welsh Gruffudd (strong lord). Very common in Wales.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Sean is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 15%
Australia 8%
Canada 9%
Brazil 10%
Israel 6%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Sean by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Sean Griffiths:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Sean?
The first name Sean originates from Hebrew. Irish form of John, from Hebrew Yohanan meaning "God is gracious." The most popular Irish form of John.
When was Sean most popular?
The name Sean reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Griffiths?
The surname Griffiths originates from Celtic. Welsh patronymic meaning 'son of Griffith,' from Welsh Gruffudd (strong lord). Very common in Wales.
What are the origins of the name Sean Griffiths?
The name Sean Griffiths combines two different traditions: the first name Sean has Hebrew roots, while the surname Griffiths originates from Celtic.
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