Seth vs Augustus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Seth Rank #559

Augustus Rank #409

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Seth or Augustus more popular?

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Seth and Augustus mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin).

Are Seth and Augustus boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Augustus is primarily a boy name.