Seth vs Matthias

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Boy #472 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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Seth Rank #559

Matthias Rank #472

Matthias is more popular, ranked #472 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Seth or Matthias more popular?

Matthias is more popular, ranked #472 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Seth and Matthias mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Matthias means "gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Seth and Matthias boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Matthias is primarily a boy name.