Seth vs Taylor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

Cultural Roots

English American Biblical Egyptian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #559
Total SSA Count: 530
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

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Taylor

Boy #667 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who cuts cloth, tailor"

Origin: Old French/Anglo-Norman taillour

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #667
Total SSA Count: 411
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Seth Rank #559

Taylor Rank #667

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #667 for Taylor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seth or Taylor more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Taylor at #667 in the United States.

What do Seth and Taylor mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Taylor means "one who cuts cloth, tailor" (Old French/Anglo-Norman taillour origin).

Are Seth and Taylor boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Taylor is primarily a boy name.

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