What origin is the name Eumaeus?

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

Is Eumaeus a popular name?

Eumaeus 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 Eumaeus?

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

Eumaeus

Q: Is Eumaeus a rare name?

Yes. Eumaeus 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 Eumaeus

Eumaeus

Boy

greek

2 syllables

Eumaeus is a greek boy's name meaning "In Greek mythology, Eumaeus was the loyal swineherd of Odysseus who assisted him upon his return to Ithaca.".

The meaning of Eumaeus is "In Greek mythology, Eumaeus was the loyal swineherd of Odysseus who assisted him upon his return to Ithaca." — a boy name of greek origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

In Greek mythology, Eumaeus was the loyal swineherd of Odysseus who assisted him upon his return to Ithaca.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Eumaeus

Very rare in US records

What does Eumaeus mean?

Eumaeus is a boy name of greek origin meaning "In Greek mythology, Eumaeus was the loyal swineherd of Odysseus who assisted him upon his return to Ithaca.".