Seth
Meaning of Seth
Rooted in the opening lines of Genesis, Seth (pronounced just like it looks—SETH) springs from the Hebrew “Shet,” meaning “appointed” or “placed,” the very child Adam and Eve welcomed after heartbreak, a poetic reminder that life loves an encore. The name wandered from sandy Near-Eastern paths onto Latin scrolls, then slipped into English like a smooth café con leche, keeping its crisp one-syllable snap—short as a flamenco palm-clap yet steady as a fiesta drumbeat. In pop culture, Seth shows his lighter side through quick-quipping funnymen Seth Rogen and Seth Meyers, proof that ancient roots can still crack a modern joke. On the charts he’s a quiet middle-lane cruiser—visible but never shouting—much like the stoic hero of a García Márquez tale who changes everything with a single sentence. Choose Seth and you’re handing your son a pocket-sized classic brimming with second chances, warm humor, and the easy confidence of someone “appointed” to make his own mark.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as seth (/sɛθ/)
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Notable People Named Seth
| Colby Daniel Lopez, known as Seth Rollins, is an American WWE professional wrestler, current World Heavyweight Champion, and leader of The Vision stable. |
| Seth Aaron Rogen is a Canadian actor, comedian, and filmmaker acclaimed for his Emmy-winning comedic roles and frequent collaborations with Evan Goldberg and Judd Apatow. |
| Seth Wilbur Moulton is a Democratic U.S. representative for Massachusetts's 6th congressional district and a former Marine Corps officer. |
| Seth Adam Meyers is an American comedian who hosts Late Night with Seth Meyers and was previously a head writer and Weekend Update anchor on Saturday Night Live. |
| Seth Curry, a Golden State Warriors player and brother of Stephen Curry, ranks seventh in NBA history for three-point field goal percentage. |
| Seth Benjamin Green is an American actor who debuted in The Hotel New Hampshire in 1984 and went on to appear in 1980s comedies like Radio Days and Big Business. |
| Seth Godin - Seth W. Godin, also known as F. X. Nine, is an American author, marketing expert, and entrepreneur. |
| Seth Glanville Atwood was a prominent American industrialist and community leader who chaired a major global automotive hardware company. |
| Timothy Seth Avett is a lead singer and founding member of The Avett Brothers, whose 2008 album The Second Gleam reached number ten on Billboard's Top Independent Albums chart. |
| Seth Gilliam is an American actor best known for his roles in The Wire, Oz, Teen Wolf, and The Walking Dead. |
