Seth vs Phillip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Seth Rank #559

Phillip Rank #627

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #627 for Phillip.

Is Seth or Phillip more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Phillip at #627 in the United States.

What do Seth and Phillip mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Seth and Phillip boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Phillip is primarily a boy name.