Seth
1 syllable
♂ Male ◎ Aramaic ◈ 1 syllable
"Appointed, placed"

From Aramaic

Seth means appointed or placed — from the Hebrew. In the Bible, Seth is Adam and Eve's third son — born after Abel's death, humanity's new beginning. Seth Rogen redefined comedy. Seth Meyers hosts Late Night. Four letters of humanity's-new-beginning, Rogen-redefined-comedy, and the appointed son after tragedy.

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Seth at a glance
MeaningAppointed, placed
OriginAramaic
GenderMale
Syllables1
NumerologyLife Path 7
US Rank (today)#413
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Why parents love Seth
  • Seth is Adam and Eve's third son — humanity's new beginning.
  • Born after Abel's death — the appointed one.
  • Seth Rogen redefined comedy.
  • Four letters with a clean, sharp sound: SETH.
  • The meaning appointed carries Genesis-level weight.
The vibe of Seth
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Origin & history of Seth
Hebrew Sheth (appointed/placed) Seth
1
Aramaic roots
Seth means appointed. He is Adam and Eve's third son — humanity's new beginning after Abel's death. Rogen redefined comedy. Meyers hosts Late Night.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Biblical — Genesis 4:25; Seth Rogen (born 1982).
3
Today
Seth remains a beloved choice, ranking #413 in the US. 165,768 babies have been named Seth since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Seth?
2000 peak year
Seth has been losing ground. Once far more common, it has been declining steadily in recent years. It currently ranks around #413, with about 831 babies named Seth each year. In 2000, 6,717 babies were named Seth (ranked #63 nationally). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 165,768.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
6,717 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #63)
831 Avg. per year
(last decade)
8,310 Total registrations
last 10 years
165,768 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #413) Popular
↓ Declining in recent years
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Numerology of Seth
7
Life path number
The Seeker
Wisdom, introspection and spiritual depth.

Seth's Life Path 5 is the adventurer's number — new-beginning adventure. People named Seth tend to be clean, appointed, and gifted at being humanity's fresh start.

Humanity's fresh start
Adam-Eve-third
After-Abel
Rogen-comedy
Meyers-Late-Night
S1
E5
T2
H8
Sum: 16 → Life path 7
Personality of Seth
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Curious & intellectual
Always questioning, always learning.
📚
Deep thinker
Surface answers don't satisfy them.
🌙
Reflective & wise
They think before they speak. Worth hearing.
🦋
Beautifully independent
Their solitude is purposeful, not lonely.
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