Eneas

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Pronounced eh-NAY-us /ɛˈneɪ.əs/Medium

Meaning: A form of Aeneas, the Trojan hero of Virgil's Aeneid and legendary founder of Rome; the name is linked to the Greek ainein, 'to praise.' A classical name of epic weight.Low

In 30 seconds: A classical hero's name: Eneas is a form of Aeneas, the Trojan hero (said 'eh-NAY-us'). Epic and time-honored.

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Origin MediumGreek, Latin

MeaningA form of Aeneas, the Trojan hero of Virgil's Aeneid and legendary founder of Rome; the name is linked to the Greek ainein, 'to praise.' A classical name of epic weight.

U.S. rank (2024)#11283 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1995

Total births (all-time)≈ 24

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Eneas is a form of Aeneas, hero of Virgil's Aeneid and mythic founder of Rome, tied to the Greek ainein, 'to praise.' A classical name of epic weight — rare in the U.S. (said 'eh-NAY-us').

It appears rarely in the U.S., in Hispanic and classical-minded families. Rare, epic, and classical.

Did you know? Eneas is a form of Aeneas — the Trojan hero of Virgil's Aeneid and legendary founder of Rome — with the name linked to the Greek 'to praise' (said 'eh-NAY-us').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Eneas — Aeneas form; Trojan hero; Greek 'to praise'

Variations

AeneasEneaEneias

Nicknames

EneNas

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eneas mean?

Eneas is a form of Aeneas, the Trojan hero and founder of Rome, linked to the Greek 'to praise.'

How do you pronounce Eneas?

It's said eh-NAY-us /ɛˈneɪ.əs/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Eneas a boy or girl name?

Eneas is a boy's name.

How popular is Eneas?

Eneas is a rare name for boys in the U.S.