What does the name Seth mean?

The name Seth means "Appointed".

What is the origin of the name Seth?

Seth is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 530 babies were named Seth in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Seth is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 530 ↘

All-Time Total: 164,654

Peak Year: 2000

Seth is a Hebrew name meaning "appointed" or "placed." It is derived from the Hebrew word "shith," which means "to place" or "to appoint."

Boy names closely related to Seth

Damon Jonah Zane Eli Kenneth Paul Samuel Dustin

Girl names closely related to Seth

Averie Amelia Ellie Hope Elliana Ava Lyla Joanna

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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