What origin is the name Methusael?

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

Is Methusael a popular name?

Methusael 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 Methusael?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Methusael — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Methusael

Q: Is Methusael a rare name?

Yes. Methusael 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 Methusael

Methusael

Boy

hebrew

3 syllables

Methusael is a hebrew boy's name meaning "A biblical name of Hebrew origin meaning who demands his death. He is recorded in the Book of Genesis as a descendant of Cain.".

Parents who choose Methusael pick a boy name from the hebrew tradition, meaning "A biblical name of Hebrew origin meaning who demands his death. He is recorded in the Book of Genesis as a descendant of Cain.". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A biblical name of Hebrew origin meaning who demands his death. He is recorded in the Book of Genesis as a descendant of Cain.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Methusael

Very rare in US records

What does Methusael mean?

Methusael is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "A biblical name of Hebrew origin meaning who demands his death. He is recorded in the Book of Genesis as a descendant of Cain.".