Seth vs Jerry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

English American Biblical Egyptian

✓ All Clear

Boy #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Seth Rank #559

Jerry Rank #868

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #868 for Jerry.

Is Seth or Jerry more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Jerry at #868 in the United States.

What do Seth and Jerry mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Seth and Jerry boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Jerry is primarily a boy name.