Seth vs Lian

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 #515 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"graceful willow"

Origin: Chinese (alternate character)

Chinese American Dutch

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Seth Rank #559

Lian Rank #515

Lian is more popular, ranked #515 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Seth or Lian more popular?

Lian is more popular, ranked #515 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Seth and Lian mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Lian means "graceful willow" (Chinese (alternate character) origin).

Are Seth and Lian boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Lian is primarily a boy name.