What origin is the name Oceanus?

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

Is Oceanus a popular name?

Oceanus 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 Oceanus?

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

Oceanus

Q: Is Oceanus a rare name?

Yes. Oceanus 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 Oceanus

Oceanus

Boy

greek

3 syllables

Oceanus is a greek boy's name meaning "Stemming from Greek mythology, this name refers to the divine personification of the sea and the father of the Oceanids.".

Oceanus is a boy name of greek origin meaning "Stemming from Greek mythology, this name refers to the divine personification of the sea and the father of the Oceanids.". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Stemming from Greek mythology, this name refers to the divine personification of the sea and the father of the Oceanids.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Oceanus

Very rare in US records

What does Oceanus mean?

Oceanus is a boy name of greek origin meaning "Stemming from Greek mythology, this name refers to the divine personification of the sea and the father of the Oceanids.".

Is Oceanus a rare name?

Yes. Oceanus 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 Oceanus

Sophia Chloe Sofia Zoey Penelope Zoe

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