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Prometheus: Meaning & Origin

Prometheus is a boy 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's a distinctive name with moderate popularity. With 4 syllables, it's elegant and melodic.

Pronunciation

proh-MEE-thyus

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

66/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 34% of popular names.

Nicknames

Prom

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

27%
63
2010
46
Current
#28
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Prometheus Alexander
  • Prometheus John
  • Prometheus Ray

Famous Namesakes

  • Prometheus (mythological Titan) + Prometheus (modern usage in literature and cinema)

Variants & Alternate Spellings of Prometheus