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Fletcher 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

Fletcher Rank #565
Seth Rank #559

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #565 for Fletcher.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fletcher or Seth more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Fletcher at #565 in the United States.

What do Fletcher and Seth mean?

Fletcher means "arrow maker" (Old French via Middle English origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Fletcher and Seth boy or girl names?

Fletcher is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.

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