Seth vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Seth Rank #559

Sam Rank #652

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Seth or Sam more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Seth and Sam mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Seth and Sam boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.