What origin is the name Geryon?

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

Is Geryon a popular name?

Geryon 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 Geryon?

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

Geryon

Q: Is Geryon a rare name?

Yes. Geryon 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 Geryon

Geryon

Boy

greek

2 syllables

Geryon is a greek boy's name meaning "In Greek mythology, this name belongs to a giant or monster who was famously defeated by the hero Hercules.".

Geryon is a boy name of greek origin meaning "In Greek mythology, this name belongs to a giant or monster who was famously defeated by the hero Hercules.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

In Greek mythology, this name belongs to a giant or monster who was famously defeated by the hero Hercules.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Geryon

Very rare in US records

What does Geryon mean?

Geryon is a boy name of greek origin meaning "In Greek mythology, this name belongs to a giant or monster who was famously defeated by the hero Hercules.".