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Alexis vs Seth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexis

Boy #485 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender, protector"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Russian American French Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#485
Total SSA Count
636
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

Cultural Roots

English American Biblical Egyptian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#559
Total SSA Count
530
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Alexis Rank #485
Seth Rank #559

Alexis is more popular, ranked #485 vs #559 for Seth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexis or Seth more popular?

Alexis is more popular, ranked #485 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Alexis and Seth mean?

Alexis means "defender, protector" (Greek origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Alexis and Seth boy or girl names?

Alexis is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.

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