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Seth vs Trevor

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Trevor

Boy #626 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"large homestead, great settlement"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#626
Total SSA Count
451
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Seth Rank #559
Trevor Rank #626

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #626 for Trevor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seth or Trevor more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Trevor at #626 in the United States.

What do Seth and Trevor mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Trevor means "large homestead, great settlement" (Welsh origin).

Are Seth and Trevor boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Trevor is primarily a boy name.

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