Seth vs Yitzchok

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

Yitzchok

Boy #961 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he will laugh, laughter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Ashkenazi Jewish Yiddish Orthodox Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#961
Total SSA Count
236
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Seth Rank #559
Yitzchok Rank #961

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #961 for Yitzchok.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seth or Yitzchok more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Yitzchok at #961 in the United States.

What do Seth and Yitzchok mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Yitzchok means "he will laugh, laughter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Seth and Yitzchok boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Yitzchok is primarily a boy name.

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