Seth vs Adolf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Adolf

Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#26,599
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Seth Rank #559
Adolf Rank #26,599

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seth or Adolf more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Seth and Adolf mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin).

Are Seth and Adolf boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Adolf is primarily a boy name.

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