What origin is the name Tantalus?

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

Is Tantalus a popular name?

Tantalus 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 Tantalus?

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

Tantalus

Q: Is Tantalus a rare name?

Yes. Tantalus 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 Tantalus

Tantalus

Boy

greek

3 syllables

Tantalus is a greek boy's name meaning "A name from Greek mythology referring to a figure condemned to eternal torment, which is the root of the word tantalize.".

Tantalus is a boy name of greek origin meaning "A name from Greek mythology referring to a figure condemned to eternal torment, which is the root of the word tantalize.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A name from Greek mythology referring to a figure condemned to eternal torment, which is the root of the word tantalize.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Tantalus

Very rare in US records

What does Tantalus mean?

Tantalus is a boy name of greek origin meaning "A name from Greek mythology referring to a figure condemned to eternal torment, which is the root of the word tantalize.".