Seth
Seth comes from the Hebrew "Shet," meaning "appointed" or "placed." In the Hebrew Bible, Seth was the third son of Adam and Eve, born after Cain killed Abel. Seth was moderately popular in early 20th-century America, declined mid-century, and then had a revival — peaking at #63 in 2000. Seth (the comedian Seth MacFarlane, born 1973, creator of "Family Guy") is the most famous modern bearer. Seth (the comedian Seth Rogen, born 1982, known for "Knocked Up") gave the name a contemporary charge. The single syllable is direct, and the "th" ending gives it an archaic texture. Seth is a male name of Hebrew origin that means "Appointed, placed". Brisk, biblical, and a little funny. The name sounds direct. Seths tend to be witty. US peaked #63 in 2000. Now outside top 300. Well-known people named Seth include Seth (biblical), Seth MacFarlane (comedian), Seth Rogen (actor), Seth (Hebrew name). Common variations and related forms of Seth include Set (variant), Sethe (variant), Shet (Hebrew), Zeth (variant).