What origin is the name Cetus?

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

Is Cetus a popular name?

Cetus 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 Cetus?

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

Cetus

Q: Is Cetus a rare name?

Yes. Cetus 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 Cetus

Cetus

Boy

greek

2 syllables

Cetus is a greek boy's name meaning "In Greek mythology, Cetus was a large sea monster sent by Poseidon. The name is now associated with a constellation in the southern sky.".

Cetus is a boy name of greek origin meaning "In Greek mythology, Cetus was a large sea monster sent by Poseidon. The name is now associated with a constellation in the southern sky.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

In Greek mythology, Cetus was a large sea monster sent by Poseidon. The name is now associated with a constellation in the southern sky.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Cetus

Very rare in US records

What does Cetus mean?

Cetus is a boy name of greek origin meaning "In Greek mythology, Cetus was a large sea monster sent by Poseidon. The name is now associated with a constellation in the southern sky.".