Seth vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Seth Rank #559

Stephen Rank #378

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Seth or Stephen more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Seth and Stephen mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Seth and Stephen boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.