Seth vs Sean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Seth Rank #559

Sean Rank #437

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Seth or Sean more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Seth and Sean mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Seth and Sean boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.