Seth vs Major

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 #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

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Seth Rank #559

Major Rank #581

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #581 for Major.

Is Seth or Major more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Major at #581 in the United States.

What do Seth and Major mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin).

Are Seth and Major boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Major is primarily a boy name.