Epic

♂ Boy

Pronounced EP-ik /ˈɛp.ɪk/High

Meaning: From the word epic — 'heroic, grand, on a vast scale; a long heroic poem' (from Greek epos, 'a word, a song, a story')Low

In 30 seconds: Epic; heroic; grand: Epic is a word-name — 'heroic, grand'. Bold, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningFrom the word epic — 'heroic, grand, on a vast scale; a long heroic poem' (from Greek epos, 'a word, a song, a story')

U.S. rank (2025)#5088 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births19 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 224

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

Epic comes from the word epic — 'heroic, grand, on a vast scale; a long heroic poem' (from Greek epos, 'a word, a song, a story', as in the Iliad and Odyssey). A bold, modern word-name suggesting greatness (nickname Ep).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, epic-and-heroic at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Epic means 'heroic, grand, on a vast scale' (from Greek epos, 'a word, a song, a story') — a bold, modern word-name (said 'EP-ik').

Overall data confidence 45%

References — epic — word origin

Variations

Epik

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Epic mean?

Epic is a word-name — 'heroic, grand, on a vast scale' (from Greek 'a word, a song').

How do you pronounce Epic?

It's said EP-ik /ˈɛp.ɪk/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Epic a boy or girl name?

Epic is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Epic?

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