Seth
seth
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.
Famous People Named Seth
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Seth CurryBasketball Player
- Seth GreenActor
- Seth JonesHockey Player
- Seth MacFarlaneVoice Actor
- Seth RoganActor
- Seth RogenAuthor
Seth Name Popularity Data
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
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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