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Seth vs Julius

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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Julius

Boy #390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Julian clan, youthful"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman European American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#390
Total SSA Count
838
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Seth Rank #559
Julius Rank #390

Julius is more popular, ranked #390 vs #559 for Seth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seth or Julius more popular?

Julius is more popular, ranked #390 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Seth and Julius mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Julius means "of the Julian clan, youthful" (Latin origin).

Are Seth and Julius boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Julius is primarily a boy name.

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