What origin is the name Menelaus?

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

Is Menelaus a popular name?

Menelaus 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 Menelaus?

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

Menelaus

Q: Is Menelaus a rare name?

Yes. Menelaus 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 Menelaus

Menelaus

Boy

greek

3 syllables

Menelaus is a greek boy's name meaning "A name from Greek mythology identifying the brother of Agamemnon. He was a central figure in the stories of the Trojan War.".

Parents who choose Menelaus pick a boy name from the greek tradition, meaning "A name from Greek mythology identifying the brother of Agamemnon. He was a central figure in the stories of the Trojan War.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A name from Greek mythology identifying the brother of Agamemnon. He was a central figure in the stories of the Trojan War.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Menelaus

Very rare in US records

What does Menelaus mean?

Menelaus is a boy name of greek origin meaning "A name from Greek mythology identifying the brother of Agamemnon. He was a central figure in the stories of the Trojan War.".