Seth vs Jalen

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 #467 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer"

Origin: Greek via American English

African-American American

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Seth Rank #559

Jalen Rank #467

Jalen is more popular, ranked #467 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Seth or Jalen more popular?

Jalen is more popular, ranked #467 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Seth and Jalen mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Jalen means "healer" (Greek via American English origin).

Are Seth and Jalen boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Jalen is primarily a boy name.