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Lewis vs Seth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lewis

Boy #435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via French

Cultural Roots

English Welsh French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#435
Total SSA Count
728
Syllables
2
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

Lewis Rank #435
Seth Rank #559

Lewis is more popular, ranked #435 vs #559 for Seth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lewis or Seth more popular?

Lewis is more popular, ranked #435 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Lewis and Seth mean?

Lewis means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Lewis and Seth boy or girl names?

Lewis is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.

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