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Collin 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

Collin Rank #490
Seth Rank #559

Collin is more popular, ranked #490 vs #559 for Seth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Collin or Seth more popular?

Collin is more popular, ranked #490 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Collin and Seth mean?

Collin means "young creature, cub" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Collin and Seth boy or girl names?

Collin is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.

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