Seth vs Jonas

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 #557 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dove"

Origin: Hebrew Yonah (יוֹנָה)

English German Scandinavian Lithuanian Portuguese

✓ All Clear

Seth Rank #559

Jonas Rank #557

Jonas is more popular, ranked #557 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Seth or Jonas more popular?

Jonas is more popular, ranked #557 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Seth and Jonas mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Jonas means "dove" (Hebrew Yonah (יוֹנָה) origin).

Are Seth and Jonas boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Jonas is primarily a boy name.