What origin is the name Helicanus?

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

Is Helicanus a popular name?

Helicanus 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 Helicanus?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Helicanus — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Helicanus

Q: Is Helicanus a rare name?

Yes. Helicanus 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 Helicanus

Helicanus

Boy

english

4 syllables

Helicanus is an english boy's name meaning "Helicanus is a character from Shakespeare's Pericles, known as a loyal lord of Tyre and advisor to the prince.".

Helicanus is a boy name of english origin meaning "Helicanus is a character from Shakespeare's Pericles, known as a loyal lord of Tyre and advisor to the prince.". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 4

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Helicanus is a character from Shakespeare's Pericles, known as a loyal lord of Tyre and advisor to the prince.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Helicanus

Very rare in US records

What does Helicanus mean?

Helicanus is a boy name of english origin meaning "Helicanus is a character from Shakespeare's Pericles, known as a loyal lord of Tyre and advisor to the prince.".