Olivia 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

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Popularity Comparison

Olivia Rank #1
Seth Rank #559

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #559 for Seth.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

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 Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

If you choose Seth

Caleb Noah Abigail Miriam Eli

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olivia or Seth more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Olivia and Seth mean?

Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Olivia and Seth boy or girl names?

Olivia is primarily a girl name. Seth is primarily a boy name.

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