Seth vs Asa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Boy #475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer, physician"

Origin: Hebrew

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Seth Rank #559

Asa Rank #475

Asa is more popular, ranked #475 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Seth or Asa more popular?

Asa is more popular, ranked #475 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Seth and Asa mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Asa means "healer, physician" (Hebrew origin).

Are Seth and Asa boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Asa is primarily a boy name.