Seth vs Erik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Seth Rank #559

Erik Rank #477

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Seth or Erik more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Seth and Erik mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Seth and Erik boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Erik is primarily a boy name.