Seth vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Seth Rank #559

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Seth or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Seth and Richard mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Seth and Richard boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.