Seth vs Shawn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

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Seth Rank #559

Shawn Rank #639

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #639 for Shawn.

Is Seth or Shawn more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Shawn at #639 in the United States.

What do Seth and Shawn mean?

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

Are Seth and Shawn boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Shawn is primarily a boy name.