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Astraeus

♂ Boy

Pronounced as-TRAY-us /æsˈtreɪ.əs/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek astraios, 'starry; of the stars' — the name of Astraeus, the Titan god of dusk and the stars; we note the deity nameLow

In 30 seconds: Starry; of the stars: Astraeus is Greek. Bold, mythic, and warm. We note the deity name.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningFrom the Greek astraios, 'starry; of the stars' — the name of Astraeus, the Titan god of dusk and the stars; we note the deity name
U.S. rank (2025)#4873 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births20 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 46

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520152025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Astraeus comes from the Greek astraios, 'starry; of the stars' — the name of Astraeus, the Titan god of dusk and the stars (we note the deity name). A bold, mythic name (said 'as-TRAY-us').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern mythic name. Rare, starry at the root, and mythic.

Did you know? Astraeus means 'starry; of the stars' in Greek — the Titan god of dusk and the stars — a bold, mythic name (we note the deity name; said 'as-TRAY-us').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Astraeus — deity name

Variations

AstraiosAstraeos

Nicknames

Astra

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Astraeus mean?

Astraeus is Greek for 'starry; of the stars' — the Titan god of dusk and the stars. We note the deity name.

How do you pronounce Astraeus?

It's said as-TRAY-us /æsˈtreɪ.əs/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Astraeus a boy or girl name?

Astraeus is a boy's name.

How popular is Astraeus?

Astraeus is a very rare name in the U.S.

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