Seth

American  

[seth] / sɛθ /

noun

1. the third son of Adam. Genesis 4:25

2. a male given name.

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Seth British  

/ sɛθ /

noun

1. Old Testament Adam's third son, given by God in place of the murdered Abel (Genesis 4:25)

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Etymology

Origin of Seth

From Late Latin Seth, from Greek Sḗth, from Hebrew Shēth, a name associated with shāth “he has placed”

Example Sentences

Seth Goldstein, an analyst at Morningstar who covers Tesla, told MarketWatch that he could see some investors trimming their portfolio in favor of SpaceX.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

Siegel designated Seth Platt, a former executive at activist hedge-fund firm Sarissa Capital, to take Hoffman’s spot on the management committee.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

"Shifting the paradigm toward proactive prevention strategies earlier in life can meaningfully change the trajectory of cardiovascular disease and lead to better health outcomes for people decades later," says Seth Martin, M.D.,

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

HBO Max’s “The Pitt” received a credit of $24.2 million, while “Stewie,” a spin-off of Seth MacFarlane’s irreverent adult cartoon “Family Guy,” was awarded $6.4 million.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

“Can you understand me, Seth? Slap your flipper three times if you grasp what I am saying.”

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull