What origin is the name Elpenor?

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

Is Elpenor a popular name?

Elpenor 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 Elpenor?

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

Elpenor

Q: Is Elpenor a rare name?

Yes. Elpenor 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 Elpenor

Elpenor

Boy

greek

3 syllables

Elpenor is a greek boy's name meaning "In Greek mythology, this name refers to one of Odysseus's companions. It is rooted in ancient epic poetry and classical history.".

With greek roots, Elpenor is a boy name that means "In Greek mythology, this name refers to one of Odysseus's companions. It is rooted in ancient epic poetry and classical history.". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

In Greek mythology, this name refers to one of Odysseus's companions. It is rooted in ancient epic poetry and classical history.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Elpenor

Very rare in US records

What does Elpenor mean?

Elpenor is a boy name of greek origin meaning "In Greek mythology, this name refers to one of Odysseus's companions. It is rooted in ancient epic poetry and classical history.".