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At a Glance: Name: Seth – Meaning: appointed, placed – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: SETH
Seth is a Hebrew name meaning "appointed" or "placed," pronounced SETH. It has a clean, modern style, a good fit for parents who want something short and clean-sounding for their son.
Meaning & Origin of Seth
Meaning: Appointed, placed.
Origin: Hebrew.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Seth
Phonetic: SETH IPA: /ˈsɛθ/
Popularity of Seth
Seth peaked in 2000, when it ranked #63 with 6,717 babies given the name; by 2024 it had dropped to #558, with 530 babies.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Seth mean?
Appointed, placed. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Seth)
How do you pronounce Seth?
Seth is pronounced SETH (IPA: /ˈsɛθ/).
Is Seth a popular name right now?
Seth peaked at #63 in 2000 and is ranked #558 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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