What origin is the name Amphitryon?

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

Is Amphitryon a popular name?

Amphitryon 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 Amphitryon?

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

Amphitryon

Q: Is Amphitryon a rare name?

Yes. Amphitryon 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 Amphitryon

Amphitryon

Boy

greek

3 syllables

Amphitryon is a greek boy's name meaning "In Greek mythology, this name belongs to the husband of Alcmene. He was a general in Thebes and a key figure in the tales of Hercules.".

With greek roots, Amphitryon is a boy name that means "In Greek mythology, this name belongs to the husband of Alcmene. He was a general in Thebes and a key figure in the tales of Hercules.". At 10 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

In Greek mythology, this name belongs to the husband of Alcmene. He was a general in Thebes and a key figure in the tales of Hercules.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Amphitryon

Very rare in US records

What does Amphitryon mean?

Amphitryon is a boy name of greek origin meaning "In Greek mythology, this name belongs to the husband of Alcmene. He was a general in Thebes and a key figure in the tales of Hercules.".