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Seth vs Danny

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
Danny Rank #642

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #642 for Danny.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seth or Danny more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Danny at #642 in the United States.

What do Seth and Danny mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Danny means "God is my judge" (Hebrew (Daniyel) origin).

Are Seth and Danny boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Danny is primarily a boy name.

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