US Popularity:1056
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Appointed, placed
Seth is a boy's name of Hebrew origin. It means "appointed" or "placed" and is associated with the teachings of the Torah. Seth was the name of Adam and Eve's third son in the Hebrew bible. He was born shortly after Abel's death and was sent by God to heal the family's heartbreak. When baby Seth arrives in your life, they will take their place as a cherished family member with this gracious and reverent name.
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Famous People Named Seth

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  • Seth Curry
    Basketball Player
  • Seth Green
    Actor
  • Seth Jones
    Hockey Player
  • Seth MacFarlane
    Voice Actor
  • Seth Rogan
    Actor
  • Seth Rogen
    Author

How Popular Is The Name Seth?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Seth is currently #435 on The Bump
Boy:Seth is currently #258 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Seth is currently #1056 in U.S. births
Boy:Seth is currently #524 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#524
in 2023
- 47
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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Sources

  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky

  • Abarim Publications, Seth meaning

  • Behind the Name, Seth(1) May 2020

  • Online Etymology Dicitonary, Seth

  • Name Doctor, Oakley

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