Jeffrey vs Seth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeffrey

Boy #521 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pledge of peace"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Jeffrey Rank #521

Seth Rank #559

Jeffrey is more popular, ranked #521 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Jeffrey or Seth more popular?

Jeffrey is more popular, ranked #521 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Jeffrey and Seth mean?

Jeffrey means "pledge of peace" (Germanic origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Jeffrey and Seth boy or girl names?

Jeffrey is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.