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Seth vs Heath

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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Heath

Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Australian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#852
Total SSA Count
284
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Seth Rank #559
Heath Rank #852

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #852 for Heath.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seth or Heath more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Heath at #852 in the United States.

What do Seth and Heath mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin).

Are Seth and Heath boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Heath is primarily a boy name.

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