Seth vs Rowen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Boy #446 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little red one (from red hair)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ruadh + -án)

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Seth Rank #559

Rowen Rank #446

Rowen is more popular, ranked #446 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Seth or Rowen more popular?

Rowen is more popular, ranked #446 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Seth and Rowen mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Rowen means "little red one (from red hair)" (Irish Gaelic (ruadh + -án) origin).

Are Seth and Rowen boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Rowen is primarily a boy name.