Seth vs Jayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Boy #623 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to heal (from iasthai)"

Origin: Greek

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Seth Rank #559

Jayson Rank #623

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #623 for Jayson.

Is Seth or Jayson more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Jayson at #623 in the United States.

What do Seth and Jayson mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Jayson means "to heal (from iasthai)" (Greek origin).

Are Seth and Jayson boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Jayson is primarily a boy name.