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Exodus

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Pronounced ehks-OHD-oos /ɛks.ˈoʊd.us/Medium

Meaning: departure, going outMedium

In 30 seconds: Exodus is a Greek biblical word-name meaning 'departure' or 'going out'.

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Origin MediumGreek (biblical)

Meaningdeparture, going out

U.S. rank (2025)#1997 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births76 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 637

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

Exodus comes from a Greek word meaning 'departure' or 'going out', and it is best known as the name of a book of the Bible. As a given name it carries that sense of a journey or leaving. The meaning is plain and dramatic.

It has a bold, momentous ring thanks to its scriptural association. The word's meaning of setting out gives it a forward-moving feel.

Did you know? Exodus appears in the Old Testament, which helped preserve it across centuries of Jewish and Christian naming traditions.

Overall data confidence 62%

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Exodus mean?

Exodus is usually explained as meaning 'departure, leaving' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Exodus?

It's commonly said ehks-OHD-oos /ɛks.ˈoʊd.us/.

Is Exodus a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Exodus is used as a boy name.

How popular is Exodus?

In 2024, Exodus ranked #2563 in the U.S. for boys, with 52 births recorded.