Seth
Boy name · Hebrew · pronounced SETH
Verified name
What does Seth mean?
Placed or appointed
Origin and language
Hebrew
Language family: English|Hebrew
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 511 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 294 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Sethy
Variant: Set, Shed
Related: Shem, Adam
Using Seth across cultures
Third son of Adam and Eve.
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