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Seth vs Wilson

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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Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#645
Total SSA Count
431
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Seth Rank #559
Wilson Rank #645

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #645 for Wilson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seth or Wilson more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Seth and Wilson mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Seth and Wilson boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.

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