Seth vs Kian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Boy #417 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ancient, enduring"

Origin: Old Irish

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Seth Rank #559

Kian Rank #417

Kian is more popular, ranked #417 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Seth or Kian more popular?

Kian is more popular, ranked #417 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Seth and Kian mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Kian means "ancient, enduring" (Old Irish origin).

Are Seth and Kian boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Kian is primarily a boy name.