What origin is the name Menoeceus?

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

Is Menoeceus a popular name?

Menoeceus 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 Menoeceus?

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

Menoeceus

Q: Is Menoeceus a rare name?

Yes. Menoeceus 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 Menoeceus

Menoeceus

Boy

greek

3 syllables

Menoeceus is a greek boy's name meaning "A name from Greek mythology, known as the father of Jocasta and Creon in the Theban cycle of legends.".

Menoeceus is a boy name of greek origin meaning "A name from Greek mythology, known as the father of Jocasta and Creon in the Theban cycle of legends.". At 9 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, known as the father of Jocasta and Creon in the Theban cycle of legends.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Menoeceus

Very rare in US records

What does Menoeceus mean?

Menoeceus is a boy name of greek origin meaning "A name from Greek mythology, known as the father of Jocasta and Creon in the Theban cycle of legends.".

Is Menoeceus a rare name?

Yes. Menoeceus does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Menoeceus

Sophia Chloe Sofia Zoey Penelope Zoe

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