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Callahan 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

Callahan Rank #364
Seth Rank #559

Callahan is more popular, ranked #364 vs #559 for Seth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callahan or Seth more popular?

Callahan is more popular, ranked #364 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Callahan and Seth mean?

Callahan means "lover of churches" (Irish Gaelic origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Callahan and Seth boy or girl names?

Callahan is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.

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