Seth vs Sylas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Boy #488 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest, wood-dweller"

Origin: Latin

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Seth Rank #559

Sylas Rank #488

Sylas is more popular, ranked #488 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Seth or Sylas more popular?

Sylas is more popular, ranked #488 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Seth and Sylas mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Sylas means "of the forest, wood-dweller" (Latin origin).

Are Seth and Sylas boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Sylas is primarily a boy name.