boyEgyptian Mythology

Sobek: Meaning & Origin

Sobek is a boy name of Egyptian Mythology origin meaning “God of the Nile, water, and fertility; often depicted with a crocodile head.”. It's a unique and uncommon choice for parents seeking something distinctive. With 2 syllables, it's short and easy to say.

Pronunciation

so-bek

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

10/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 90% of popular names.

Nicknames

Sobi

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

↘ 35%

49

2010

32

Current

#35

Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

Sobek Ra
Sobek Khnum
Sobek Horus

Famous Namesakes

Sobek (associated with the power of the Nile)

Variants & Alternate Spellings of Sobek

Sobek

Variant of Sobek

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