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Reece vs Seth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reece

Boy #455 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"enthusiasm, ardent"

Origin: Old Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#455
Total SSA Count
686
Syllables
1
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

Reece Rank #455
Seth Rank #559

Reece is more popular, ranked #455 vs #559 for Seth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Reece or Seth more popular?

Reece is more popular, ranked #455 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Reece and Seth mean?

Reece means "enthusiasm, ardent" (Old Welsh origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Reece and Seth boy or girl names?

Reece is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.

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