Emmitt vs Seth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmitt

Boy #681 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"whole, universal, powerful"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#681
Total SSA Count
400
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Emmitt Rank #681
Seth Rank #559

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #681 for Emmitt.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emmitt ___

  • Emmitt James
  • Emmitt Lee
  • Emmitt Cole
  • Emmitt Grant
  • Emmitt Ray
  • Emmitt Dean

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 Emmitt

Everett Bennett Beckett Rosie Violet

If you choose Seth

Caleb Noah Abigail Miriam Eli

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emmitt or Seth more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Emmitt at #681 in the United States.

What do Emmitt and Seth mean?

Emmitt means "whole, universal, powerful" (Germanic origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Emmitt and Seth boy or girl names?

Emmitt is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.

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