Seneca

Latin surname and Native American

"people of the standing rock"

Seneca Origin and Meaning

The name Seneca is a boy's name of Latin origin meaning "people of the standing rock".

Seneca's distinguished heritage as the name of the ancient Roman philosopher-playwright who tutored Nero, and of an Iroquois tribe makes this an interesting choice for either sex.

Seneca Rank in US Top 1000

# 722 in the US

Seneca Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 878 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Seneca

• 878 Nameberry 2025

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Famous People Named Seneca

• Seneca Wallace American NFL football player

The name Seneca in Pop Culture

• Seneca Crane Gamemaker in the Hunger Games