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Asa vs Seth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asa

Boy #475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, physician"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Scandinavian Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#475
Total SSA Count
645
Syllables
2
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

Asa Rank #475
Seth Rank #559

Asa is more popular, ranked #475 vs #559 for Seth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asa or Seth more popular?

Asa is more popular, ranked #475 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Asa and Seth mean?

Asa means "healer, physician" (Hebrew origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Asa and Seth boy or girl names?

Asa is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.

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