Nehemiah vs Seth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nehemiah

Boy #427 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"comforted by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English African-American Christian

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Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

English American Biblical Egyptian

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Nehemiah Rank #427

Seth Rank #559

Nehemiah is more popular, ranked #427 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Nehemiah or Seth more popular?

Nehemiah is more popular, ranked #427 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Nehemiah and Seth mean?

Nehemiah means "comforted by God" (Hebrew origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Nehemiah and Seth boy or girl names?

Nehemiah is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.