Seth vs Reese

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

Reese

Boy #621 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"ardor, enthusiasm, fierceness"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#621
Total SSA Count
455
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Seth Rank #559
Reese Rank #621

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #621 for Reese.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seth or Reese more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Reese at #621 in the United States.

What do Seth and Reese mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Reese means "ardor, enthusiasm, fierceness" (Welsh origin).

Are Seth and Reese boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Reese is primarily a boy name.

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