name vs set

name and set both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
name	Yes	No	Yes	No
set	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, set is a hypernym of name; that is, set is a word with a broader meaning than name:

Other hypernyms of name include define, determine, fix, limit, specify.

name (noun)	set (noun)
by the sanction or authority of	several exercises intended to be done in series
a language unit by which a person or thing is known	the act of putting something in position
a defamatory or abusive word or phrase	representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production
family based on male descent	any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals
a well-known or notable person	(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way
a person's reputation	a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
	the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon
	a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
	an unofficial association of people or groups
	(mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols
	the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization
	a unit of play in tennis or squash

name (adjective)	set (adjective)
	set down according to a plan
	being below the horizon
	converted to solid form (as concrete)
	fixed and unmoving
	(usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed
	situated in a particular spot or position
	determined or decided upon as by an authority

name (verb)	set (verb)
determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis	arrange attractively
identify as in botany or biology, for example	produce fruit
give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property	alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
assign a specified (usually proper) name to	put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state
make reference to	set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly
mention and identify by name	equip with sails or masts
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of	become gelatinous
create and charge with a task or function	make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
charge with a function; charge to be	get ready for a particular purpose or event
	fix conclusively or authoritatively
	estimate
	decide upon or fix definitely
	establish as the highest level or best performance
	urge to attack someone
	put into a certain place or abstract location
	fix in a border
	give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor
	insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink)
	put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
	put into a position that will restore a normal state
	adapt for performance in a different way
	locate
	set in type
	apply or start
	disappear beyond the horizon