What origin is the name Ceres?

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

Is Ceres a popular name?

Ceres 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 Ceres?

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

Ceres

Q: Is Ceres a rare name?

Yes. Ceres 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 Ceres

Ceres

Unisex

greek

2 syllables

Ceres is a greek unisex name meaning "This unisex Greek name refers to the goddess of corn and agriculture. In Roman mythology, she is the patron of harvests and motherly love.".

Parents who choose Ceres pick a unisex name from the greek tradition, meaning "This unisex Greek name refers to the goddess of corn and agriculture. In Roman mythology, she is the patron of harvests and motherly love.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This unisex Greek name refers to the goddess of corn and agriculture. In Roman mythology, she is the patron of harvests and motherly love.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Ceres

Very rare in US records

What does Ceres mean?

Ceres is a unisex name of greek origin meaning "This unisex Greek name refers to the goddess of corn and agriculture. In Roman mythology, she is the patron of harvests and motherly love.".