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Jayson 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

Jayson Rank #623
Seth Rank #559

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #623 for Jayson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jayson or Seth more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Jayson at #623 in the United States.

What do Jayson and Seth mean?

Jayson means "to heal (from iasthai)" (Greek origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Jayson and Seth boy or girl names?

Jayson is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.

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