Seth vs Allen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

English American Biblical Egyptian

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Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Seth Rank #559

Allen Rank #574

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Seth or Allen more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Seth and Allen mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin).

Are Seth and Allen boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Allen is primarily a boy name.