Seth vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Seth Rank #559

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Seth or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Seth and Jay mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Seth and Jay boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.