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.
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The vibe of Seth
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Origin & history of Seth
Hebrew Sheth (appointed/placed) → Seth
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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.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Biblical — Genesis 4:25; Seth Rogen (born 1982).
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Today
Seth remains a beloved choice, ranking #413 in the US. 165,768 babies have been named Seth since 1880.
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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.

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