Seth Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Seth Name at a Glance

Name	Seth
Meaning	Murdered Osiris.
Origin	Egyptian
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Seth Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Seth means “Murdered Osiris”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Seth Name Origin

Our database records Seth under Egyptian origin. Browse more Egyptian baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Seth a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Seth is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Seth

When considering Seth for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.