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Boy Name

Seth

"Appointed, placed, third son"

Ranked #230 for boys

About the Name Seth

Meaning

Appointed, placed, third son

Origin

Hebrew

Gender

Boy

First Letter

S

Boy Rank

#230

Seth is a boy name of Hebrew origin. The name means "Appointed, placed, third son" and is currently ranked #230 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with S or explore other Hebrew names.

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Popularity Over Time

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1950
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1960
#155
1970
#42
1980
#28
1990
#42
2000
#68
2010
#230
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Seth

  • SR Seth Rogen
  • SM Seth Meyers
  • SM Seth MacFarlane

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Heard by God, name of God

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He has heard, listening

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Silas

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Sebastian

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Venerable, revered

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Quick Facts

Syllables
1
Letters
4
Starts with
S
Origin
Hebrew

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