What origin is the name Lycaon?

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

Is Lycaon a popular name?

Lycaon 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 Lycaon?

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

Lycaon

Q: Is Lycaon a rare name?

Yes. Lycaon 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 Lycaon

Lycaon

Boy

greek

2 syllables

Lycaon is a greek boy's name meaning "A name from Greek mythology belonging to the King of Arcadia, known for his transformation into a wolf.".

Parents who choose Lycaon pick a boy name from the greek tradition, meaning "A name from Greek mythology belonging to the King of Arcadia, known for his transformation into a wolf.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A name from Greek mythology belonging to the King of Arcadia, known for his transformation into a wolf.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Lycaon

Very rare in US records

What does Lycaon mean?

Lycaon is a boy name of greek origin meaning "A name from Greek mythology belonging to the King of Arcadia, known for his transformation into a wolf.".