Seth vs Jefferson

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

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Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #711
Total SSA Count: 374
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Seth Rank #559

Jefferson Rank #711

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seth or Jefferson more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Seth and Jefferson mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Seth and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.

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