Allen vs Seth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Allen Rank #574

Seth Rank #559

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Allen or Seth more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Allen and Seth mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Allen and Seth boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.