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The baby name Seth is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /sɛθ/ (seth).

Seth is Hebrew in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 1.0
Origin: Hebrew
Pronunciation: /sɛθ/ (seth)

What is the meaning of the name Seth ?

The baby name Seth is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /sɛθ/ (seth).

Seth is Hebrew in Origin.

Seth is a masculine given name from Biblical Hebrew Šēt (שֵׁת), linked to the verb šît, “to set, place, appoint,” yielding the sense “appointed” or “granted.” In Genesis, Seth is the third son of Adam and Eve and the ancestor of Noah, a bearer of the line through which humanity continues. The name entered English via the Latin Vulgate and early Bible translations, finding particular favor among Reformation and Puritan communities; in the modern era it has enjoyed steady, moderate use across the English-speaking world.

Variants and transliterations include Shet/Sheth (Hebrew/older English), and Arabic Sheeth or Shith (شيث) in Islamic tradition, where Seth is venerated as a prophet. Most languages today use the biblical form Seth unchanged. The Egyptian storm-god Set/Seth represents a separate, unrelated name with different etymology. Diminutives are rare, reinforcing the name’s concise, austere character.

Seth has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Seth

Seth MacFarlane Actor · Born 1973 · United States Seth MacFarlane is best known for creating and starring in Family Guy and for creating The Orville. He’s an American actor, animator, writer, producer, director, comedian, and singer, and he also co-created American Dad!. Seth Rogen Actor · Born 1982 · Canada Seth Rogen is a Canadian actor best known for his comedic roles in films like 'Superbad' and 'Pineapple Express'. He has also made a mark as a writer and producer, contributing to the success of several popular comedies. Born in 1982, Rogen has become a prominent figure in Hollywood's comedy scene. Seth Green Actor · Born 1974 · United States Seth Green is an American actor best known for his role as Scott Evil in the Austin Powers film series. He also voices Chris Griffin on the animated TV show Family Guy and co-created the stop-motion comedy series Robot Chicken.
Seth Godin Actor · Born 1960 · United States Seth W. Godin is best known as an author and marketing expert. He wrote influential books like Purple Cow, Linchpin, and This Is Marketing. Seth Gilliam Actor · Born 1968 · United States Seth Gilliam is an actor from the United States, best known for his role as Father Gabriel Stokes in the television series The Walking Dead. He has also appeared in the HBO series The Wire, playing the character Ellis Carver. Born in 1968, Seth has had a diverse acting career across film, television, and stage. Seth Gabel Actor · Born 1981 · United States Seth Gabel is an American actor best known for playing agent Lincoln Lee on Fringe. He has also appeared as Cotton Mather on Salem, Adrian Moore on Nip/Tuck, and Liam Glasser on The Rookie.

Seth – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 — 836
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
HT Boys 0 #34 1 903
GH Boys 0 #41 1,501 8,138
BI Boys 0 #44 1 917
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
CM 0 #56 1 2,592
New Zealand Boys 2010 #58 74 99
JP 0 #75 3 4,057
GH 0 #83 218 5,396
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
PH 0 #102 9 5,607
SD 0 #102 1 2,130
QA 0 #105 2 7,011
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
OM 0 #119 3 6,215
CY Boys 0 #130 2 3,473
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
Switzerland Boys 2024 #136 2 1,769
BW Boys 0 #137 13 4,685
BN Boys 0 #138 2 6,332
CR 0 #140 19 5,526
BW Girls 0 #151 1 4,216
Sweden Boys 2022 #158 25 1,509
Belgium Boys 2022 #168 30 401
HU Boys 0 #172 3 3,954
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
AE 0 #183 5 10,220
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
NA Boys 0 #200 36 6,830
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
MO Boys 0 #212 12 5,842
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
Canada Boys 2024 #216 93 2,588
BG Boys 0 #219 2 3,850
LU Boys 0 #219 2 4,970
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
NA Girls 0 #235 3 7,146
BD 0 #238 4 5,992
AO Boys 0 #244 6 5,568
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
TW Boys 0 #253 4 7,111
HR Boys 0 #256 4 3,997
SG 0 #260 10 11,010
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
NG 0 #265 8 5,926
GR Boys 0 #271 3 6,912
AF Boys 0 #274 1 3,535
JP Boys 0 #278 20 7,909
IL 0 #281 2 6,291
JM Boys 0 #285 9 6,876
CZ Boys 0 #293 12 6,530
KZ Boys 0 #294 3 6,578
CN Boys 0 #296 24 9,639
GH Girls 0 #309 16 6,973
SA 0 #311 2 10,560
MY 0 #316 15 12,352
PH Boys 0 #323 61 11,440
DK Boys 0 #326 7 7,401
PE 0 #328 2 6,350
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
PL Boys 0 #339 2 6,459
QA Girls 0 #339 5 15,378
HK 0 #351 7 8,483
France Boys 2021 #359 29 2,865
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
MU Boys 0 #362 8 8,477
PH Girls 0 #374 17 13,098
CR Boys 0 #376 114 10,188
PT Boys 0 #378 4 7,951
NL 0 #382 10 2,481
JO Boys 0 #388 2 7,057
ZA 0 #391 57 14,421
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
Finland Boys 0 #415 13 2,041
OM Girls 0 #422 3 15,987
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
MX 0 #440 6 8,339
SD Boys 0 #461 6 10,523
GT Boys 0 #465 10 7,625
United States Boys 2024 #466 530 7,044
HK Boys 0 #473 55 12,905
AR Boys 0 #481 3 7,628
RU Boys 0 #484 22 12,621
PA Boys 0 #503 3 9,305
LY 0 #508 28 12,703
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
CM Boys 0 #516 35 12,054
PS Boys 0 #522 27 10,655
RU Girls 0 #522 2 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #523 3 11,303
IR Boys 0 #541 12 10,162
SG Boys 0 #556 142 17,960
CM Girls 0 #559 2 11,671
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
BD Boys 0 #565 12 10,045
BO Boys 0 #572 21 9,244
BH 0 #579 9 17,937
IL Boys 0 #586 22 10,983
AE Girls 0 #594 4 20,968
NG Boys 0 #603 409 16,906
SG Girls 0 #624 9 18,916
Finland Boys 2026 #634 49 3,552
CL Boys 0 #637 29 13,390
HK Girls 0 #648 3 16,104
IN Girls 0 #652 3 13,121
QA Boys 0 #652 56 18,093
ZA Boys 0 #676 594 25,619
LB 0 #687 4 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #689 9 13,071
IT 0 #696 19 4,183
BR Boys 0 #742 10 12,213
KW Boys 0 #747 23 18,755
NG Girls 0 #765 22 15,093
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
NL Boys 0 #782 170 5,873
PE Boys 0 #838 41 14,506
OM Boys 0 #849 33 17,948
TN 0 #859 7 13,765
MX Boys 0 #861 122 16,355
EG Boys 0 #873 14 15,035
Spain Boys 0 #888 43 5,610
CO Boys 0 #890 31 15,656
CL Girls 0 #913 3 14,098
SA Girls 0 #914 22 25,931
Germany Boys 0 #920 33 5,697
United States Girls 2014 #928 5 9,590
IN Boys 0 #938 64 16,750
MY Boys 0 #956 156 25,439
MY Girls 0 #985 10 24,821
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
AE Boys 0 #1,015 78 22,615
MA 0 #1,105 24 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,116 26 25,928
CO Girls 0 #1,151 2 16,140
DZ 0 #1,155 22 20,130
TR 0 #1,196 16 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,259 9 17,781
IT Boys 0 #1,270 202 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,482 133 28,008

Seth is popular in 82 countries — most recent births per country:

Canada
Flanders, Belgium
Scotland, United Kingdom
United States
Ireland

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People also ask about Seth

Seth is predominantly a boy's name.
Seth is a one syllable name, pronounced /sɛθ/ (seth).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Sheth, Shet and Set.
Across languages, Seth has these equivalents: Hebrew: שֵׁת (Shet/Sheth), Arabic: شيث (Shīth), Greek: Σήθ (Sēth).
Yes, very popular — Seth ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 11 countries.
Seth ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Seth's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Ireland.
Yes — 7 notable people named Seth are in our database, including Seth MacFarlane (Actor), Seth Rogen (Actor), Seth Green (Actor).