Seth vs Chris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

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Seth Rank #559

Chris Rank #651

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #651 for Chris.

Is Seth or Chris more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Chris at #651 in the United States.

What do Seth and Chris mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin).

Are Seth and Chris boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Chris is primarily a boy name.