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    Erebus

    Discover the meaning and origin of the name Erebus

    Erebus

    Boy
    greek
    3 syllables

    Erebus is a greek boy's name meaning "In Greek mythology, this name represents deep darkness and identifies the father of Charon.".

    Erebus is a boy name of greek origin meaning "In Greek mythology, this name represents deep darkness and identifies the father of Charon.". It has 3 syllables.

    Origin
    greek
    Gender
    Boy
    Syllables
    3

    Meaning compiled from public name lists.

    Meaning

    In Greek mythology, this name represents deep darkness and identifies the father of Charon.

    Popularity

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

    Quick answers about Erebus

    Very rare in US records

    What does Erebus mean?

    Erebus is a boy name of greek origin meaning "In Greek mythology, this name represents deep darkness and identifies the father of Charon.".

    Is Erebus a rare name?

    Yes. Erebus 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 Erebus

    SophiaChloeSofiaZoeyPenelopeZoe

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    Erebus means "In Greek mythology, this name represents deep darkness and identifies the father of Charon." — these names share that spirit.

    • Abigail — "My father's joy" (hebrew)

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