What origin is the name Acteon?

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

Is Acteon a popular name?

Acteon is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Acteon?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Acteon — for example Sophia, Chloe, Sofia. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Acteon

Q: Is Acteon a rare name?

Yes. Acteon does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Acteon

Acteon

Boy

greek

2 syllables

Acteon is a greek boy's name meaning "A name from Greek mythology referring to the famous hunter who was transformed and pursued by his own hounds.".

Parents who choose Acteon pick a boy name from the greek tradition, meaning "A name from Greek mythology referring to the famous hunter who was transformed and pursued by his own hounds.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A name from Greek mythology referring to the famous hunter who was transformed and pursued by his own hounds.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Acteon

Very rare in US records

What does Acteon mean?

Acteon is a boy name of greek origin meaning "A name from Greek mythology referring to the famous hunter who was transformed and pursued by his own hounds.".