Baylor vs Seth

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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Popularity Comparison

Baylor Rank #366
Seth Rank #559

Baylor is more popular, ranked #366 vs #559 for Seth.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Baylor ___

  • Baylor James
  • Baylor Scott
  • Baylor Lee
  • Baylor Thomas
  • Baylor Ray
  • Baylor Cole

Seth ___

  • Seth James
  • Seth Aaron
  • Seth Benjamin
  • Seth Thomas
  • Seth Elias
  • Seth Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Baylor

Tatum Mason Harper Chase Remi

If you choose Seth

Caleb Noah Abigail Miriam Eli

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baylor or Seth more popular?

Baylor is more popular, ranked #366 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Baylor and Seth mean?

Baylor means "one who bails, deliverer" (Old French origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Baylor and Seth boy or girl names?

Baylor is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.

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