Zeth

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Pronounced ZETH /ˈzɛθ/Medium

Meaning: A Z-styled spelling of Seth, from the Hebrew Shet, 'appointed; placed; set'. In the Bible Seth is a son of Adam and Eve. The Z- opening is a modern respelling; the route is Hebrew, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A Z-styled Seth: 'appointed; placed' (said 'ZETH'). A crisp biblical name in fresh dress.

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA Z-styled spelling of Seth, from the Hebrew Shet, 'appointed; placed; set'. In the Bible Seth is a son of Adam and Eve. The Z- opening is a modern respelling; the route is Hebrew, which we note.

U.S. rank (2025)#13908 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1999

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,202

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Zeth is a Z-styled spelling of Seth, from the Hebrew Shet, 'appointed; placed; set'. Seth is a son of Adam and Eve in Genesis. The Z- opening is a modern respelling rather than a separate root, which we note. It reads crisp and modern (said 'ZETH').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., behind Seth. Rare-spelling, biblical, and crisp.

Did you know? Zeth reads as a Z-styled Seth, from Hebrew 'appointed; placed' — the name of a son of Adam and Eve, restyled with a modern opening, which we note (said 'ZETH').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Zeth — Z-spelling of Seth 'appointed; placed'; route noted

Variations

SethZethanZeth

Nicknames

ZetZ

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zeth mean?

Zeth is a Z-styled spelling of Seth, from Hebrew, 'appointed; placed'; the Z- opening is modern, which we note.

How do you pronounce Zeth?

It's said ZETH /ˈzɛθ/ — one syllable.

Is Zeth a boy or girl name?

Zeth is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Zeth?

Zeth is a rare spelling in the U.S., behind Seth.