Seth vs Zander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Boy #379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Seth Rank #559

Zander Rank #379

Zander is more popular, ranked #379 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Seth or Zander more popular?

Zander is more popular, ranked #379 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Seth and Zander mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Zander means "defender of men" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Seth and Zander boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Zander is primarily a boy name.