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Hezekiah 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

Hezekiah Rank #491
Seth Rank #559

Hezekiah is more popular, ranked #491 vs #559 for Seth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hezekiah or Seth more popular?

Hezekiah is more popular, ranked #491 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Hezekiah and Seth mean?

Hezekiah means "God strengthens, Yahweh is my strength" (Hebrew origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Hezekiah and Seth boy or girl names?

Hezekiah is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.

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