What origin is the name Thyestes?

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

Is Thyestes a popular name?

Thyestes 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 Thyestes?

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

Thyestes

Q: Is Thyestes a rare name?

Yes. Thyestes 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 Thyestes

Thyestes

Boy

greek

2 syllables

Thyestes is a greek boy's name meaning "A name of Greek origin found in ancient mythology. He is known as the son of Pelops and the brother of Atreus.".

The meaning of Thyestes is "A name of Greek origin found in ancient mythology. He is known as the son of Pelops and the brother of Atreus." — a boy name of greek origin. At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A name of Greek origin found in ancient mythology. He is known as the son of Pelops and the brother of Atreus.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Thyestes

Very rare in US records

What does Thyestes mean?

Thyestes is a boy name of greek origin meaning "A name of Greek origin found in ancient mythology. He is known as the son of Pelops and the brother of Atreus.".