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Heath vs Seth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Heath

Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Australian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#852
Total SSA Count
284
Syllables
1
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

Heath Rank #852
Seth Rank #559

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #852 for Heath.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Heath or Seth more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Heath at #852 in the United States.

What do Heath and Seth mean?

Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Heath and Seth boy or girl names?

Heath is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.

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