What origin is the name Cecrops?

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

Is Cecrops a popular name?

Cecrops 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 Cecrops?

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

Cecrops

Q: Is Cecrops a rare name?

Yes. Cecrops 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 Cecrops

Cecrops

Boy

greek

2 syllables

Cecrops is a greek boy's name meaning "In Greek mythology, this name refers to the legendary king and founder of the city of Athens, often depicted as being half-man and half-serpent.".

With greek roots, Cecrops is a boy name that means "In Greek mythology, this name refers to the legendary king and founder of the city of Athens, often depicted as being half-man and half-serpent.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

In Greek mythology, this name refers to the legendary king and founder of the city of Athens, often depicted as being half-man and half-serpent.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Cecrops

Very rare in US records

What does Cecrops mean?

Cecrops is a boy name of greek origin meaning "In Greek mythology, this name refers to the legendary king and founder of the city of Athens, often depicted as being half-man and half-serpent.".