What origin is the name Delphinus?

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

Is Delphinus a popular name?

Delphinus 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 Delphinus?

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

Delphinus

Q: Is Delphinus a rare name?

Yes. Delphinus 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 Delphinus

Delphinus

Boy

greek

3 syllables

Delphinus is a greek boy's name meaning "This Greek masculine name refers to a scout of Poseidon and is also the name of a constellation in the northern sky.".

Parents who choose Delphinus pick a boy name from the greek tradition, meaning "This Greek masculine name refers to a scout of Poseidon and is also the name of a constellation in the northern sky.". At 9 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 Greek masculine name refers to a scout of Poseidon and is also the name of a constellation in the northern sky.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Delphinus

Very rare in US records

What does Delphinus mean?

Delphinus is a boy name of greek origin meaning "This Greek masculine name refers to a scout of Poseidon and is also the name of a constellation in the northern sky.".