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Seth vs Frank

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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Popularity Comparison

Seth Rank #559
Frank Rank #469

Frank is more popular, ranked #469 vs #559 for Seth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seth or Frank more popular?

Frank is more popular, ranked #469 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Seth and Frank mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Frank means "free man" (Germanic via Latin origin).

Are Seth and Frank boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Frank is primarily a boy name.

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