Seth

Seth is a given name from the Hebrew Shet, usually rendered Seth in English. In the Hebrew Bible, Seth is the third son of Adam and Eve, born after Abel’s death. According to Genesis, Seth’s descendants include Enosh and the line leading to Noah. The name is commonly interpreted as meaning “appointed” or “placed,” and it has been used across various cultures and languages.

In ancient Egyptian religion, Set (often written as Seth or Set) is a complex deity connected with deserts, storms, disorder, and violence. He is typically described as the brother of Osiris and Isis and the husband of Nephthys; in some myths he is the killer of Osiris and the adversary of Horus. Later traditions sometimes portray Set as a scapegoat figure or as a more ambiguous force. The name Set appears in Greek and Latin sources, and in modern times it is usually used to refer to the Egyptian god rather than a person.

As a modern given name, Seth is used in many countries and remains common in English-speaking regions. Notable people with the name include Seth MacFarlane, American animator and creator of Family Guy; Seth Rogen, Canadian-American actor and writer; Seth Meyers, American comedian and late-night host; Seth Green, American actor and producer; and Seth Rollins, American professional wrestler. The name has also been adopted in various other languages and communities.