What origin is the name Alcyoneus?

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

Is Alcyoneus a popular name?

Alcyoneus 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 brother names for Alcyoneus?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Alcyoneus — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Alcyoneus

Q: Is Alcyoneus a rare name?

Yes. Alcyoneus 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 Alcyoneus

Alcyoneus

Girl

greek

3 syllables

Alcyoneus is a greek girl's name meaning "Derived from Greek mythology, this name refers to a figure who famously fought against the goddess Athene.".

The meaning of Alcyoneus is "Derived from Greek mythology, this name refers to a figure who famously fought against the goddess Athene." — a girl name of greek origin. At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Derived from Greek mythology, this name refers to a figure who famously fought against the goddess Athene.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Alcyoneus

Very rare in US records

What does Alcyoneus mean?

Alcyoneus is a girl name of greek origin meaning "Derived from Greek mythology, this name refers to a figure who famously fought against the goddess Athene.".