Seth Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, Boy Names Like Seth

Seth Name Origin: Hebrew
Pronunciation: seh(th)
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Seth Name Meaning

The meaning of Seth is “appointed” or “fixed.” This name is a great choice for parents looking for a name that represents stability, reliability, and purpose.

Origins of the Name Seth

Seth is a biblical name that originated in ancient Egypt. It was the name of the third son of Adam and Eve in the Old Testament, and it was also the name of the god of chaos and disorder in Egyptian mythology.

Popularity of the Name Seth

Seth has been a popular name for many years, and it remains a favorite among parents today. In 2019, Seth was ranked as the 179th most popular name for boys in the United States.

Famous Seths

While Seth may not be the most common name, there have been a few famous men with the name over the years. Some of the most notable include Seth MacFarlane, the creator of Family Guy, and Seth Rogen, a Canadian actor and comedian.

Final Thoughts on the Name Seth

Seth is a charming and timeless name that has a rich history and timeless appeal. With its mysterious and intriguing sound, this name is a great choice for parents looking for a unique and classic name for their son. So, if you’re searching for a name with a rich history, timeless appeal, and a touch of mystery, consider Seth!

Seth Name Popularity

How popular is the name Seth? Here’s everything we know.

Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	583	5	0.0014%
1911	543	8	0.0021%
1912	—	0	0%
1913	561	30	0.0053%
1914	768	19	0.0027%
1915	719	33	0.0036%
1916	876	19	0.002%
1917	736	35	0.0035%
1918	666	51	0.0048%
1919	756	37	0.0035%
1920	705	48	0.0043%
1921	647	64	0.0056%
1922	788	38	0.0034%
1923	711	48	0.0043%
1924	811	35	0.003%
1925	741	41	0.0036%
1926	843	29	0.0026%
1927	838	31	0.0028%
1928	785	35	0.0033%
1929	1,461	5	0.0005%
1930	1,549	5	0.0005%
1931	982	17	0.0017%
1932	858	23	0.0023%
1933	822	24	0.0026%
1934	716	36	0.0037%
1935	1,042	12	0.0012%
1936	1,006	12	0.0012%
1937	868	20	0.002%
1938	818	24	0.0023%
1939	1,082	9	0.0009%
1940	1,041	12	0.0011%
1941	879	21	0.0019%
1942	849	24	0.0019%
1943	693	46	0.0035%
1944	894	20	0.0016%
1945	685	44	0.0036%
1946	785	34	0.0023%
1947	712	53	0.0032%
1948	709	51	0.0032%
1949	579	91	0.0057%
1950	655	70	0.0043%
1951	631	80	0.0047%
1952	644	73	0.0042%
1953	551	121	0.0068%
1954	516	151	0.0083%
1955	506	167	0.0091%
1956	498	191	0.0101%
1957	482	216	0.0112%
1958	444	271	0.0143%
1959	476	234	0.0123%
1960	447	283	0.0149%
1961	461	265	0.014%
1962	461	258	0.0141%
1963	484	225	0.0125%
1964	446	281	0.016%
1965	432	280	0.0171%
1966	425	286	0.0183%
1967	378	351	0.0231%
1968	344	468	0.0312%
1969	324	536	0.0348%
1970	271	754	0.0474%
1971	275	734	0.0488%
1972	244	839	0.0616%
1973	196	1,126	0.0869%
1974	168	1,407	0.1083%
1975	136	1,857	0.1445%
1976	124	2,095	0.1626%
1977	118	2,281	0.1692%
1978	105	2,505	0.1863%
1979	101	2,834	0.201%
1980	99	3,046	0.2083%
1981	95	3,138	0.2135%
1982	102	2,906	0.1945%
1983	98	2,856	0.1935%
1984	99	2,913	0.1958%
1985	105	2,820	0.1858%
1986	98	2,972	0.1969%
1987	89	3,339	0.2188%
1988	90	3,491	0.224%
1989	94	3,633	0.2251%
1990	102	3,560	0.2148%
1991	99	3,802	0.2333%
1992	94	3,911	0.245%
1993	93	4,056	0.2602%
1994	90	4,133	0.2693%
1995	95	3,909	0.2594%
1996	102	3,886	0.2595%
1997	97	4,039	0.2731%
1998	86	4,586	0.3064%
1999	65	6,300	0.4207%
2000	63	6,717	0.4397%
2001	68	6,223	0.413%
2002	72	5,734	0.3826%
2003	80	5,255	0.3454%
2004	80	5,185	0.3402%
2005	91	4,708	0.3079%
2006	103	4,325	0.2762%
2007	115	3,768	0.2388%
2008	128	3,281	0.2123%
2009	140	2,935	0.1964%
2010	164	2,363	0.164%
2011	184	2,080	0.146%
2012	209	1,802	0.1265%
2013	227	1,586	0.1114%
2014	247	1,482	0.1017%
2015	271	1,325	0.0911%
2016	299	1,140	0.0791%
2017	319	1,023	0.0733%
2018	372	823	0.0599%
2019	375	788	0.0582%
2020	429	638	0.0501%
2021	486	569	0.0465%

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Names Like Seth

If you like Seth, you’ll love these other names like Seth.

What names sound like Seth?

If you like how Seth sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Seth.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Ced	Kindly and loved	English
Saad	Happiness	Arabic
Saeed	Happy	Arabic
Said	Happy	Arabic
Sid	Wide meadow	English
Syd	Wide meadow	English
Syed	Mister	Arabic
Zed	The Lord is just	Hebrew

What names are similar to Seth?

Find a name that’s like Seth, but just a little bit different.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Both	Dwelling place	Scandinavian
Heath	Heath	English
Jeth	Eminent	Hebrew
Keith	Woodland, forest	Scottish
Leith	Broad river	Scottish
Roth	Red	German

Seal
Sean	God is gracious	Irish
Seb	Revered	Greek
Sebo	Revered	Greek
Sela	Boulder, cliff	Hebrew
Selah	Boulder, cliff	Hebrew
Sepp	Jehovah increases	Hebrew
Smith	Blacksmith	English
Smyth	Blacksmith	English
Wyeth	War strength	English
Zeph	Hidden by God	Hebrew

Lists With Seth

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Siblings of Seth

Mamas with kids named Seth also have kids with these names.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Caleb	Whole heart	Hebrew
Noah	To rest	Hebrew
Percy	A diminutive form of Percival.	Latin
Jack	God is gracious	English

Eden	Paradise	Hebrew
Eliana	My God has answered	Hebrew
Haley	Hay meadow	English
Landon	Long hill	English
Jefferey		German
Jazmyn	Jasmine	Persian
Trentin	Gushing waters; Trent's town	Latin
Kamdyn	Valley	English

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15 Comments

Alicea Dec 26 at 7:53 am

Not too many boys named Seth were around at the time

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Paloma Oct 17 at 11:25 pm

Seth can mean “appointed.”

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Amber Aug 22 at 10:02 am

He is named after his great great grandfather Benjamin Seth Harley

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Seth May 26 at 8:07 pm

My parents named me Seth after the person that married them back in 1970. I was born in 1976. It’s a solid, classic, very old name, and has many variants in other cultures. I’ve only personally met four other people named Seth in my lifetime (none of which I got along with). One thing I’ve noticed is that when some people see it in print, they mispronounce it as “seeth”, “sid”, “saith”, etc. Also, non-native English speakers (except Greeks) have a difficult time with the “t-h” sound, so they drop the “h” and just say “set”. However, the name Set was a deity in Egyptian mythology, and is also associated with the planet Mars.

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Karen L. Apr 20 at 6:22 am

i dated a guy named Seth. We never broke up i think we are still dating to this day. If you have seen How To Deal then he looks like Macon, if you have not look it up. I have not had good experiences with Seths. I think that all Seths turn out to be bullies, but i love that the name is a biblical name. I LOVE GOD. I just thought that you should hear my story. Thanks for listening

Love Karen

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Abi Feb 3 at 7:29 am

My Husband choose his name, he has 5 daughters,and always wanted a boy and had that name chosen for a long time. This his first son. I personally love the name it’s from the Bible.

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Amanda Jan 31 at 7:49 pm

My husband and I have liked the name Seth since we started dating 19 years ago. We always said if we had a boy that would be his name. It just stuck.

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Liza Sep 28 at 9:21 am

Seth means “anointed” and actually was given to one of our friends in a dream for our baby. It’s strong, short, and just unusual enough it’s not common like so many Bible names.

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Morgan Apr 14 at 9:05 am

I thought Seth was classic and beautiful, but also strong and wise.

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Rushelle Feb 3 at 11:38 am

Western novel

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Elizabeth Jun 21 at 2:04 pm

I chose Seth because in the bible Seth was Adam third son. Seth is my third son

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Mimi Jun 13 at 12:50 pm

I wanted a biblical name of a man with a peaceful life.

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Joy Jun 8 at 4:16 am

My first 2 boys are called Ely and Caleb so I wanted another old testament name to keep in context. Seth still sounds fairly modern and is a simple name for a child to spell and say.

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Dallas Apr 11 at 1:32 pm

I loved the name Seth! Short & simple but also a very important bible character. After the tragedy with Cain and Abel, God chose Seth to make a new beginning (the first of a few). Also, God spoke clearly to my husband that our sons name would be Seth.

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Vanessa Apr 11 at 1:22 pm

A very special family member whose life was cut short in his 20s was near and dear to my heart, so our firstborn is his namesake. We hope that his kindness lives on in our son!

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