What origin is the name Set?

Set comes from Hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Set?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Set — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Set

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Set

Set

Boy

Hebrew & Biblical

1 syllable

Set is a Hebrew boy's name meaning "Compensation.".

Parents who choose Set pick a boy name from the Hebrew tradition, meaning "Compensation.". At just 3 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: Hebrew & Biblical
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 23 October 2026.

Meaning

Compensation.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Set

What does Set mean?

Set is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Compensation.".

How popular is Set?

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