Seth vs Forest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Boy #725 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest; woodland"

Origin: Old French

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Seth Rank #559

Forest Rank #725

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #725 for Forest.

Is Seth or Forest more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Forest at #725 in the United States.

What do Seth and Forest mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Forest means "of the forest; woodland" (Old French origin).

Are Seth and Forest boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Forest is primarily a boy name.