What origin is the name Deucalion?

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

Is Deucalion a popular name?

Deucalion 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 Deucalion?

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

Deucalion

Q: Is Deucalion a rare name?

Yes. Deucalion 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 Deucalion

Deucalion

Boy

greek

3 syllables

Deucalion is a greek boy's name meaning "In Greek mythology, this name identifies the son of Prometheus who survived the great flood to repopulate the earth.".

Parents who choose Deucalion pick a boy name from the greek tradition, meaning "In Greek mythology, this name identifies the son of Prometheus who survived the great flood to repopulate the earth.". 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

In Greek mythology, this name identifies the son of Prometheus who survived the great flood to repopulate the earth.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Deucalion

Very rare in US records

What does Deucalion mean?

Deucalion is a boy name of greek origin meaning "In Greek mythology, this name identifies the son of Prometheus who survived the great flood to repopulate the earth.".