Seth vs Zaire

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

English American Biblical Egyptian

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Boy #473 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river that swallows all rivers"

Origin: Bantu

African American Congolese

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Seth Rank #559

Zaire Rank #473

Zaire is more popular, ranked #473 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Seth or Zaire more popular?

Zaire is more popular, ranked #473 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Seth and Zaire mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Zaire means "river that swallows all rivers" (Bantu origin).

Are Seth and Zaire boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Zaire is primarily a boy name.