Seth vs Roy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

English American Biblical Egyptian

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Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Seth Rank #559

Roy Rank #542

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Seth or Roy more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Seth and Roy mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Seth and Roy boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.