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Seth vs Albert

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

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Albert

Boy #607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble bright (adal + beraht)"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#607
Total SSA Count
467
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Seth Rank #559
Albert Rank #607

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #607 for Albert.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seth or Albert more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Albert at #607 in the United States.

What do Seth and Albert mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Albert means "noble bright (adal + beraht)" (Old High German origin).

Are Seth and Albert boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Albert is primarily a boy name.

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