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Seth vs Conor

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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Conor

Boy #709 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of hounds, hound-desiring"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#709
Total SSA Count
376
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Seth Rank #559
Conor Rank #709

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #709 for Conor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seth or Conor more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Conor at #709 in the United States.

What do Seth and Conor mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Conor means "lover of hounds, hound-desiring" (Old Irish origin).

Are Seth and Conor boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Conor is primarily a boy name.

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