Seth vs Mac

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 #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Seth Rank #559

Mac Rank #696

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Seth or Mac more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Seth and Mac mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Seth and Mac boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.