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Seth vs Julien

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Julien

Boy #702 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French English European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#702
Total SSA Count
381
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Seth Rank #559
Julien Rank #702

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #702 for Julien.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seth or Julien more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Julien at #702 in the United States.

What do Seth and Julien mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Julien means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin origin).

Are Seth and Julien boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Julien is primarily a boy name.

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