What origin is the name Merope?

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

Is Merope a popular name?

Merope 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 brother names for Merope?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Merope — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Merope

Q: Is Merope a rare name?

Yes. Merope 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 Merope

Merope

Girl

greek

3 syllables

Merope is a greek girl's name meaning "In Greek mythology, this was the name of the foster mother of Oedipus. It is also the name of one of the seven Pleiades in the stars.".

Parents who choose Merope pick a girl name from the greek tradition, meaning "In Greek mythology, this was the name of the foster mother of Oedipus. It is also the name of one of the seven Pleiades in the stars.". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

In Greek mythology, this was the name of the foster mother of Oedipus. It is also the name of one of the seven Pleiades in the stars.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Merope

Very rare in US records

What does Merope mean?

Merope is a girl name of greek origin meaning "In Greek mythology, this was the name of the foster mother of Oedipus. It is also the name of one of the seven Pleiades in the stars.".