Cerberus
- Pronunciation
- [Cer-be-rus]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Myth Name (Guardian To The Gate Of Hades)
- Origin
- Greek
The three-headed dog that guards the entrance to the underworld.
Quick Facts About Cerberus
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Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year
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