What origin is the name Orthros?

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

Is Orthros a popular name?

Orthros 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 Orthros?

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

Orthros

Q: Is Orthros a rare name?

Yes. Orthros 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 Orthros

Orthros

Boy

greek

2 syllables

Orthros is a greek boy's name meaning "In Greek mythology, this male name refers to the two-headed dog who served as the guardian of Geryon's cattle.".

The meaning of Orthros is "In Greek mythology, this male name refers to the two-headed dog who served as the guardian of Geryon's cattle." — a boy name of greek origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

In Greek mythology, this male name refers to the two-headed dog who served as the guardian of Geryon's cattle.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Orthros

Very rare in US records

What does Orthros mean?

Orthros is a boy name of greek origin meaning "In Greek mythology, this male name refers to the two-headed dog who served as the guardian of Geryon's cattle.".