What origin is the name Ptolemy?

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

Is Ptolemy a popular name?

Ptolemy 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 Ptolemy?

Names from the same arabic tradition pair naturally with Ptolemy — for example Layla, Aaliyah, Leila. You can browse more on our arabic names page.

Ptolemy

Q: Is Ptolemy a rare name?

Yes. Ptolemy 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 Ptolemy

Ptolemy

Boy

arabic

3 syllables

Ptolemy is an arabic boy's name meaning "A Greek-origin name famously used by the rulers of Egypt. It means warlike or aggressive and is linked to the famous mathematician and astronomer.".

Ptolemy is a boy name of arabic origin meaning "A Greek-origin name famously used by the rulers of Egypt. It means warlike or aggressive and is linked to the famous mathematician and astronomer.". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: arabic
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A Greek-origin name famously used by the rulers of Egypt. It means warlike or aggressive and is linked to the famous mathematician and astronomer.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Ptolemy

Very rare in US records

What does Ptolemy mean?

Ptolemy is a boy name of arabic origin meaning "A Greek-origin name famously used by the rulers of Egypt. It means warlike or aggressive and is linked to the famous mathematician and astronomer.".