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Roger vs Seth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roger

Boy #750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous spear"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#750
Total SSA Count
340
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

Roger Rank #750
Seth Rank #559

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #750 for Roger.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roger or Seth more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Roger at #750 in the United States.

What do Roger and Seth mean?

Roger means "famous spear" (Germanic origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Roger and Seth boy or girl names?

Roger is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.

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