Seth vs Lionel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Boy #561 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"young lion"

Origin: Latin

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Seth Rank #559

Lionel Rank #561

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #561 for Lionel.

Is Seth or Lionel more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Lionel at #561 in the United States.

What do Seth and Lionel mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Lionel means "young lion" (Latin origin).

Are Seth and Lionel boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Lionel is primarily a boy name.