What origin is the name Alcinous?

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

Is Alcinous a popular name?

Alcinous 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 Alcinous?

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

Alcinous

Q: Is Alcinous a rare name?

Yes. Alcinous 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 Alcinous

Alcinous

Boy

greek

3 syllables

Alcinous is a greek boy's name meaning "This is a variant spelling of the Greek name Alcinoos. It refers to the mythical king who provided Odysseus with safe passage back to Ithaca.".

Alcinous is a boy name of greek origin meaning "This is a variant spelling of the Greek name Alcinoos. It refers to the mythical king who provided Odysseus with safe passage back to Ithaca.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This is a variant spelling of the Greek name Alcinoos. It refers to the mythical king who provided Odysseus with safe passage back to Ithaca.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Alcinous

Very rare in US records

What does Alcinous mean?

Alcinous is a boy name of greek origin meaning "This is a variant spelling of the Greek name Alcinoos. It refers to the mythical king who provided Odysseus with safe passage back to Ithaca.".