Seth vs Franklin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Boy #389 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"free man, freeholder of land"

Origin: Middle English

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Seth Rank #559

Franklin Rank #389

Franklin is more popular, ranked #389 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Seth or Franklin more popular?

Franklin is more popular, ranked #389 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Seth and Franklin mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Franklin means "free man, freeholder of land" (Middle English origin).

Are Seth and Franklin boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Franklin is primarily a boy name.