Seth vs Edwin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Boy #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

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Seth Rank #559

Edwin Rank #383

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Seth or Edwin more popular?

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Seth and Edwin mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin).

Are Seth and Edwin boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Edwin is primarily a boy name.