Boy
Hebrew
1 syllable
Seth
SETH
/sɛθ/
"Given in place of what was lost" — a name born of renewal
Seth is the English form of the Hebrew Shet, meaning 'appointed' or 'placed.' In the Book of Genesis, Seth was the third son of Adam and Eve, given by God to replace Abel after Cain killed him. The name therefore carries a profound sense of divine providence and renewal — a gift appointed by God to restore what was lost. Seth has a clean, minimalist profile that gives it a cool, timeless quality appreciated by modern parents.
Quick Facts
Letters4
SyllablesSeth
GenderBoy
OriginHebrew
Root WordShet
MeaningAppointed; placed; compensation
PopularityCommon
Peak Year1990
Trend
→ Stable
About the Name Seth
Seth means 'appointed' or 'placed,' from the Hebrew Shet. When Eve gave birth to Seth, she said 'God has appointed another child for me in place of Abel,' giving the name a profound meaning of divine provision and renewal. The name carries a sense of purpose and destiny.
Seth was in the US top 100 from the 1980s through the early 2000s, reaching its peak in that period. It has declined since but remains a familiar, appreciated name. Its clean, one-syllable profile gives it lasting appeal among parents who favor understated biblical names.
Seth is associated with intelligence, independence, and a quietly confident wit. People named Seth are often seen as clever, introspective, and genuinely funny. The name has a cool, understated quality that suggests someone comfortable in their own skin.
Seth pairs well with longer middle names for balance: Seth Alexander, Seth Nathaniel, and Seth Elijah all flow beautifully. Classic choices like Seth Thomas or Seth William are also strong, clean combinations.
Seth is the English form of the Hebrew Shet, a name from the Book of Genesis. Adam and Eve's third son, Seth, became the ancestor of Noah and through him all of humanity in the biblical narrative. The name was used among Puritans and early American colonists and has been in use in English-speaking countries ever since.
Seth has no common nicknames — it is a complete, minimal name that stands on its own. Its single syllable means there is nothing to shorten. Most bearers use it in full throughout their lives.
Personality of Seth
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Seth
Creativity
74%
Elegance
70%
Independence
80%
Intelligence
80%
Strength
72%
Warmth
74%
Famous People Named Seth
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Seth MacFarlane
American comedian, actor, and creator of Family Guy and American Dad
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Seth Rogen
Canadian-American actor, comedian, and filmmaker known for Knocked Up and Superbad
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Seth (Genesis)
Third son of Adam and Eve in the Hebrew Bible; ancestor of Noah
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Seth Meyers
American comedian and late-night television host of Late Night with Seth Meyers
Middle Names for Seth
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Seth
Seth Seth Alexander
Seth Seth Thomas
Seth Seth William
Seth Seth James
Seth Seth Elliot
Seth Seth Nathaniel
Seth Seth Elijah
Seth Seth Benjamin
Seth Seth Lucas
Seth Seth Owen
Names Similar to Seth
Similar Meaning
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History of Seth
2000 BC
Seth born to Adam and Eve in the Hebrew scriptures; 'For God has appointed another child'
1700s
Seth used among Puritan and early American settlers drawing on biblical names
1980s
Seth rises in popularity in the United States; enters the top 100
2000s
Seth peaks and begins a gradual decline, though remains well recognized
Numerology & Symbolism of Seth
7
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
5
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Capricorn
7
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Dark Blue
💎
Lucky Stone
Onyx
🌸
Lucky Flower
White Lily
Seth Around the World
How Seth is written in different languages and scripts
سيث
Arabic
セス
Japanese
Сет
Russian
세스
Korean
赛斯
Chinese
Σηθ
Greek
सेठ
Hindi
שֵׁת
Hebrew
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