What origin is the name Damocles?

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

Is Damocles a popular name?

Damocles 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 Damocles?

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

Damocles

Q: Is Damocles a rare name?

Yes. Damocles 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 Damocles

Damocles

Boy

greek

3 syllables

Damocles is a greek boy's name meaning "This name refers to a figure from Greek legend known as a courtier in Syracuse. It is famously associated with the 'Sword of Damocles,' symbolizing ever-present peril.".

Parents who choose Damocles pick a boy name from the greek tradition, meaning "This name refers to a figure from Greek legend known as a courtier in Syracuse. It is famously associated with the 'Sword of Damocles,' symbolizing ever-present peril.". At 8 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

This name refers to a figure from Greek legend known as a courtier in Syracuse. It is famously associated with the 'Sword of Damocles,' symbolizing ever-present peril.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Damocles

Very rare in US records

What does Damocles mean?

Damocles is a boy name of greek origin meaning "This name refers to a figure from Greek legend known as a courtier in Syracuse. It is famously associated with the 'Sword of Damocles,' symbolizing ever-present peril.".

Is Damocles a rare name?

Yes. Damocles does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Damocles

Sophia Chloe Sofia Zoey Penelope Zoe

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Damocles means "This name refers to a figure from Greek legend known as a courtier in Syracuse. It is famously associated with the 'Sword of Damocles,' symbolizing ever-present peril." — these names share that spirit.