What origin is the name Menecrates?

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

Is Menecrates a popular name?

Menecrates 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 Menecrates?

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

Menecrates

Q: Is Menecrates a rare name?

Yes. Menecrates 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 Menecrates

Menecrates

Boy

english

4 syllables

Menecrates is an english boy's name meaning "A historical and literary name appearing in Antony and Cleopatra, representing a loyal friend to Pompey.".

The meaning of Menecrates is "A historical and literary name appearing in Antony and Cleopatra, representing a loyal friend to Pompey." — a boy name of english origin. At 10 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

A historical and literary name appearing in Antony and Cleopatra, representing a loyal friend to Pompey.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Menecrates

Very rare in US records

What does Menecrates mean?

Menecrates is a boy name of english origin meaning "A historical and literary name appearing in Antony and Cleopatra, representing a loyal friend to Pompey.".