Seth vs Edgar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Seth Rank #559

Edgar Rank #460

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Seth or Edgar more popular?

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Seth and Edgar mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Seth and Edgar boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.