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Seth vs Odin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

Cultural Roots

English American Biblical Egyptian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#559
Total SSA Count
530
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Odin

Boy #480 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine inspiration, fury, frenzy"

Origin: Proto-Germanic

Cultural Roots

Norse Scandinavian American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#480
Total SSA Count
641
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Seth Rank #559
Odin Rank #480

Odin is more popular, ranked #480 vs #559 for Seth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seth or Odin more popular?

Odin is more popular, ranked #480 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Seth and Odin mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Odin means "divine inspiration, fury, frenzy" (Proto-Germanic origin).

Are Seth and Odin boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Odin is primarily a boy name.

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