Seth vs Lucian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Boy #486 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin

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Seth Rank #559

Lucian Rank #486

Lucian is more popular, ranked #486 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Seth or Lucian more popular?

Lucian is more popular, ranked #486 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Seth and Lucian mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Lucian means "light, illumination" (Latin origin).

Are Seth and Lucian boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Lucian is primarily a boy name.