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Ford 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

Ford Rank #571
Seth Rank #559

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #571 for Ford.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ford or Seth more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Ford at #571 in the United States.

What do Ford and Seth mean?

Ford means "shallow river crossing" (Old English origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Ford and Seth boy or girl names?

Ford is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.

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