Raymond 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

Raymond Rank #380
Seth Rank #559

Raymond is more popular, ranked #380 vs #559 for Seth.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Raymond ___

  • Raymond James
  • Raymond Allen
  • Raymond Charles
  • Raymond Eugene
  • Raymond William
  • Raymond Thomas

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 Raymond

Dorothy Gloria Helen Walter Donald

If you choose Seth

Caleb Noah Abigail Miriam Eli

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raymond or Seth more popular?

Raymond is more popular, ranked #380 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Raymond and Seth mean?

Raymond means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Raymond and Seth boy or girl names?

Raymond is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.

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