Seth vs Raphael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Boy #421 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine healer"

Origin: Hebrew

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Seth Rank #559

Raphael Rank #421

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Seth or Raphael more popular?

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Seth and Raphael mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Raphael means "divine healer" (Hebrew origin).

Are Seth and Raphael boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Raphael is primarily a boy name.