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Seth is a masculine name used in English and Biblical. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the Hebrew name שֵׁת (Sheṯ) meaning ‘placed, set’. In the Old Testament he is the third named son of Adam and Eve, and the ancestor of Noah and all humankind." It ranked #581 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the Hebrew name שֵׁת (Sheṯ) meaning ‘placed, set’. In the Old Testament he is the third named son of Adam and Eve, and the ancestor of Noah and all humankind. The entry lists its usage as English, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Seth ranked #581 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #581 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Seth mean?
Seth means "placed, set", according to Behind the Name.
Is Seth a popular name?
Seth ranked #581 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Seth a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Seth appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Seth (1) — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
