What origin is the name Ganymede?

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

Is Ganymede a popular name?

Ganymede 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 Ganymede?

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

Ganymede

Q: Is Ganymede a rare name?

Yes. Ganymede 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 Ganymede

Ganymede

Boy

greek

4 syllables

Ganymede is a greek boy's name meaning "In Greek mythology, this was the name of the beautiful youth who served as the cupbearer to the gods.".

Parents who choose Ganymede pick a boy name from the greek tradition, meaning "In Greek mythology, this was the name of the beautiful youth who served as the cupbearer to the gods.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 4

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

In Greek mythology, this was the name of the beautiful youth who served as the cupbearer to the gods.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Ganymede

Very rare in US records

What does Ganymede mean?

Ganymede is a boy name of greek origin meaning "In Greek mythology, this was the name of the beautiful youth who served as the cupbearer to the gods.".