Seth vs Amos

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Boy #699 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"carried by God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Seth Rank #559

Amos Rank #699

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #699 for Amos.

Is Seth or Amos more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Amos at #699 in the United States.

What do Seth and Amos mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Amos means "carried by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Seth and Amos boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Amos is primarily a boy name.