Somerset Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Somerset Name at a Glance

Name	Somerset
Meaning	'Henry VI, Part 2' and 'King Henry the Sixth, Part III' Duke of Somerset.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Somerset Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Somerset means “'Henry VI, Part 2' and 'King Henry the Sixth, Part III' Duke of Somerset”. 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.

Somerset Name Origin

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

Is Somerset a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Somerset

When considering Somerset 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.