Seth

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    Origin:
  • Egyptian: The god of storms and the desert, son of Geb and Nut, and brother of Osiris (and later, his murderer)
  • Hebrew: Appointed
Description:
Seth was the third child of Adam and Eve, so named because God gave Eve another son after Abel had been killed. In Egyptian mythology, Seth was a god who was in the form of an animal with no zoological equivalent and is hence identified with many animals. Today, this easy-going name is more popular than its ever been.
Popularity:
How popular is Seth? Here's how many babies were named Seth over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
 Ranking   Name
Alternate Spellings:
Set   •   Sutekh
Famous Namesakes:
Actor Seth Rogen, Actor Seth MacFarlane, Actor Seth Meyers, Actor Seth Green, Football player Seth Olson
Celebrity Babies:
Son of Stephanie Meyer
Syllables:
1
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