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Callen 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

Callen Rank #478
Seth Rank #559

Callen is more popular, ranked #478 vs #559 for Seth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callen or Seth more popular?

Callen is more popular, ranked #478 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Callen and Seth mean?

Callen means "battle" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Callen and Seth boy or girl names?

Callen is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.

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