Seth vs Jeffrey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Boy #521 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pledge of peace"

Origin: Germanic

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Seth Rank #559

Jeffrey Rank #521

Jeffrey is more popular, ranked #521 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Seth or Jeffrey more popular?

Jeffrey is more popular, ranked #521 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Seth and Jeffrey mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Jeffrey means "pledge of peace" (Germanic origin).

Are Seth and Jeffrey boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Jeffrey is primarily a boy name.