What origin is the name Theseus?

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

Is Theseus a popular name?

Theseus 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 Theseus?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Theseus — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Theseus

Q: Is Theseus a rare name?

Yes. Theseus 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 Theseus

Theseus

Boy

english

2 syllables

Theseus is an english boy's name meaning "Theseus is known as 'A Midsummer Night's Dream, Duke of Athens'. A strong, classic name with a mythological flair.".

With english roots, Theseus is a boy name that means "Theseus is known as 'A Midsummer Night's Dream, Duke of Athens'. A strong, classic name with a mythological flair.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Theseus is known as 'A Midsummer Night's Dream, Duke of Athens'. A strong, classic name with a mythological flair.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Theseus

Very rare in US records

What does Theseus mean?

Theseus is a boy name of english origin meaning "Theseus is known as 'A Midsummer Night's Dream, Duke of Athens'. A strong, classic name with a mythological flair.".

Is Theseus a rare name?

Yes. Theseus 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 Theseus

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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Names with a similar meaning to Theseus

Theseus means "Theseus is known as 'A Midsummer Night's Dream, Duke of Athens'. A strong, classic name with a mythological flair." — these names share that spirit.