Prometheus is a boy's name of Greek Mythology origin meaning “A Titan known for his intelligence; he is credited with the creation of man from clay and for stealing fire from the gods to give to humanity..” It has 4 syllables, giving it an elegant, melodic rhythm. Common nicknames include Prom. As of 2026, Prometheus ranks #909 among boys' names in the United States and has been gradually declining. Its highest US ranking was #883 in 2013.
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proh-MEE-thyus
Phonetic spelling
Currently #909 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Prometheus means “A Titan known for his intelligence; he is credited with the creation of man from clay and for stealing fire from the gods to give to humanity..” It is a boy's name of Greek Mythology origin.
Prometheus is pronounced proh-MEE-thyus.
Prometheus is most commonly used as a boy's name.
Prometheus currently ranks #909 among boys' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Prometheus include Prom.
Middle names that pair well with Prometheus include Prometheus Alexander, Prometheus John, Prometheus Ray.
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