Seth vs Benson

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 #436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Benedict/Benjamin"

Origin: English

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Seth Rank #559

Benson Rank #436

Benson is more popular, ranked #436 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Seth or Benson more popular?

Benson is more popular, ranked #436 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Seth and Benson mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Benson means "son of Benedict/Benjamin" (English origin).

Are Seth and Benson boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Benson is primarily a boy name.