Seth vs Chosen

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

Chosen

Boy #620 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"selected, set apart, elected"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American African American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#620
Total SSA Count
459
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Seth Rank #559
Chosen Rank #620

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #620 for Chosen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seth or Chosen more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Chosen at #620 in the United States.

What do Seth and Chosen mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Chosen means "selected, set apart, elected" (Old English origin).

Are Seth and Chosen boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Chosen is primarily a boy name.

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