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Seth vs Roger

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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Popularity Comparison

Seth Rank #559
Roger Rank #750

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #750 for Roger.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seth or Roger more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Roger at #750 in the United States.

What do Seth and Roger mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Roger means "famous spear" (Germanic origin).

Are Seth and Roger boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Roger is primarily a boy name.

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