Meaning & Origin of the name Zeth

Zeth is a short, impactful name with a few potential origins. It is most commonly considered a modern variant or simplified spelling of Seth, a name of Hebrew origin meaning "appointed" or "placed." In the Old Testament (Biblical), Seth was the third son of Adam and Eve, born after Abel's death. This lineage gives the name a sense of heritage and destiny. Alternatively, Zeth could be a unique creation, drawing on its strong 'Z' sound for a contemporary feel. Its concise nature makes it memorable and distinctive.

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Meaning Comments

Gender Usage of the Name Zeth

Overall Gender Classification Methodology

Zeth is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by a large number of recorded bearers.

Popularity of the Name Zeth

Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.

Overall PopularityMethodology

Zeth is listed under Uncommon Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.

Popularity of Zeth by region
RegionPopularityBirth Frequency
United StatesUncommon1 in every 717K births
United KingdomRare1 in every 13.6M births
CanadaCommon1 in every 823K births
AustraliaCommon1 in every 235K births

Ranking OverviewMethodology

Zeth ranked #12,961 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). This year the name appears in the official list for this region after being absent in the prior official year. Newly recorded in the latest official lists, Zeth shows early signs of usage.

Historically, its best recorded position was #1,446 in 1977. Its lowest recorded position was #12,961 in 2025. Over the last 11 years (2014–2025) the name fell -9546 places (from #3,415 to #12,961).

Characteristics of the Name Zeth

Pronunciation & StructureMethodology

Phonetic Source
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Syllables
1 syllable — One-Syllable Boy Names
Length
4 letters — Short Boy Names
Starts with
Z — Boy Names Starting with Z
Ends with
h — Boy Names Ending in “h”

Name AestheticMethodology

Zeth is defined by a single-syllable length and a sharp terminal voiceless dental fricative. This concise phonetic profile creates a Strong & Powerful and Sleek & Modern impression.

Middle Names For Zeth

Middle names used with ZethMethodology

Zeth is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Zeth Thomas · Zeth Ronin · Zeth Lamon · Zeth Ezekiel · Zeth NicholasView all 12 boy middle names.

Middle name suggestions for ZethMethodology

Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Zeth is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “r”.

Examples: Zeth Robert · Zeth Ronald · Zeth Roland · Zeth Rodney · Zeth Randal. View all 155 suggested middle names.

Names Similar to Zeth

Sound Like Zeth Finder

Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Seth · Sethy · South · View all 4 names

Same Starting Sound Finder

Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Zachary · Xavier · Zane · View all Top 100 names

Rhymes With Zeth Finder

Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Kenneth · Keith · Seth · View all Top 100 names

Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder

Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: James · John · Charles · View all Top 100 names

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