Seth vs Theodore

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

Seth Rank #559
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #559 for Seth.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Seth ___

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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Seth

Caleb Noah Abigail Miriam Eli

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seth or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Seth and Theodore mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Seth and Theodore boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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