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Seth vs Collin

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
Collin Rank #490

Collin is more popular, ranked #490 vs #559 for Seth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seth or Collin more popular?

Collin is more popular, ranked #490 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Seth and Collin mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Collin means "young creature, cub" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Seth and Collin boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Collin is primarily a boy name.

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