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Seth vs Killian

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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Popularity Comparison

Seth Rank #559
Killian Rank #370

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 vs #559 for Seth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seth or Killian more popular?

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Seth and Killian mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Seth and Killian boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.

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