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Seth vs Hezekiah

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
Hezekiah Rank #491

Hezekiah is more popular, ranked #491 vs #559 for Seth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seth or Hezekiah more popular?

Hezekiah is more popular, ranked #491 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Seth and Hezekiah mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Hezekiah means "God strengthens, Yahweh is my strength" (Hebrew origin).

Are Seth and Hezekiah boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Hezekiah is primarily a boy name.

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