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Ambrose vs Seth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Ambrose Rank #744
Seth Rank #559

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #744 for Ambrose.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ambrose or Seth more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Ambrose at #744 in the United States.

What do Ambrose and Seth mean?

Ambrose means "immortal, divine" (Greek origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Ambrose and Seth boy or girl names?

Ambrose is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.

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