What origin is the name Centaurus?

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

Is Centaurus a popular name?

Centaurus 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 Centaurus?

Names from the same spanish tradition pair naturally with Centaurus — for example Elena, Ximena, Lola. You can browse more on our spanish names page.

Centaurus Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Q: Is Centaurus a rare name?

Yes. Centaurus 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.

Centaurus

Boy

spanish

3 syllables

Centaurus is a spanish boy's name meaning "This Spanish masculine name refers to the mythological creature that is half man and half horse. It is based on the Greek astronomical constellation.".

Centaurus is a boy name of spanish origin meaning "This Spanish masculine name refers to the mythological creature that is half man and half horse. It is based on the Greek astronomical constellation.". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: spanish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This Spanish masculine name refers to the mythological creature that is half man and half horse. It is based on the Greek astronomical constellation.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Centaurus

Very rare in US records

What does Centaurus mean?

Centaurus is a boy name of spanish origin meaning "This Spanish masculine name refers to the mythological creature that is half man and half horse. It is based on the Greek astronomical constellation.".