Donald vs Seth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donald

Boy #673 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the world"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

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Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

English American Biblical Egyptian

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Donald Rank #673

Seth Rank #559

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #673 for Donald.

Is Donald or Seth more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Donald at #673 in the United States.

What do Donald and Seth mean?

Donald means "ruler of the world" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Donald and Seth boy or girl names?

Donald is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.