Seth vs Ariel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Boy #512 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Seth Rank #559

Ariel Rank #512

Ariel is more popular, ranked #512 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Seth or Ariel more popular?

Ariel is more popular, ranked #512 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Seth and Ariel mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Ariel means "lion of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Seth and Ariel boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Ariel is primarily a boy name.