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Seth vs Duke

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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Duke

Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#710
Total SSA Count
375
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Seth Rank #559
Duke Rank #710

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #710 for Duke.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seth or Duke more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Duke at #710 in the United States.

What do Seth and Duke mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin).

Are Seth and Duke boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Duke is primarily a boy name.

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