Seth vs Zeke

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

Zeke

Boy #732 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"strength of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#732
Total SSA Count
358
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

45 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Seth Rank #559
Zeke Rank #732

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #732 for Zeke.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seth or Zeke more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Zeke at #732 in the United States.

What do Seth and Zeke mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Zeke means "strength of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Seth and Zeke boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Zeke is primarily a boy name.

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