Prometheus
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Myth Name (Gave Fire To Man)
- Origin
- Greek
Prometheus Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 92 baby boys have been named Prometheus. The name peaked in 2022 with 18 US births that year (rank #5377). In 2024, ranked #6084 nationally — 707 places below its 2022 peak.
Other Greek-Origin Names Like Prometheus
If you like Prometheus's Greek origin, consider these related names: Abdera, Abderus, Absyrtus, Abydos, Acantha. Browse all Greek names →
10-Letter Names Starting with P
Names with Prometheus's exact length and starting letter: Panagiotis, Pancratius, Parthenios, Passebreul, Percyvelle.
Quick Facts About Prometheus
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Compare Prometheus to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Prometheus against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).