Seth vs Frederick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

English American Biblical Egyptian

✓ All Clear

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Seth Rank #559

Frederick Rank #424

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Seth or Frederick more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Seth and Frederick mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Seth and Frederick boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.