Seth vs Karson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

English American Biblical Egyptian

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Boy #398 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of marsh-dwellers"

Origin: Old Norse/English

American English Scandinavian

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Seth Rank #559

Karson Rank #398

Karson is more popular, ranked #398 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Seth or Karson more popular?

Karson is more popular, ranked #398 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Seth and Karson mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Karson means "son of marsh-dwellers" (Old Norse/English origin).

Are Seth and Karson boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Karson is primarily a boy name.