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Dennis vs Seth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dennis

Boy #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French German Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#708
Total SSA Count
376
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

Dennis Rank #708
Seth Rank #559

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #708 for Dennis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dennis or Seth more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Dennis at #708 in the United States.

What do Dennis and Seth mean?

Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Dennis and Seth boy or girl names?

Dennis is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.

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