Seth vs Houston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

English American Biblical Egyptian

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Boy #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Hugh's settlement, town"

Origin: Old English via Scottish

American English Southern American

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Seth Rank #559

Houston Rank #704

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #704 for Houston.

Is Seth or Houston more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Houston at #704 in the United States.

What do Seth and Houston mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin).

Are Seth and Houston boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Houston is primarily a boy name.