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Seth vs Callen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

Cultural Roots

English American Biblical Egyptian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#559
Total SSA Count
530
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Seth Rank #559
Callen Rank #478

Callen is more popular, ranked #478 vs #559 for Seth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seth or Callen more popular?

Callen is more popular, ranked #478 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Seth and Callen mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Callen means "battle" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Seth and Callen boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Callen is primarily a boy name.

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