Hades

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Pronounced HAY-deez /ˈheɪ.diz/High

Meaning: From Greek Haides, 'the unseen one' — the god and realm of the underworld; brother of Zeus and PoseidonMedium

In 30 seconds: Lord of the unseen realm: Hades is the Greek god of the underworld — 'the unseen one' — brother of Zeus. Dark, dramatic, and mythic, a bold name with cosmic gravity.

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Origin MediumGreek

MeaningFrom Greek Haides, 'the unseen one' — the god and realm of the underworld; brother of Zeus and Poseidon

U.S. rank (2024)#3715 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births30 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 218

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Hades comes from Greek Haides, 'the unseen one' — the god of the underworld and the dead, brother of Zeus and Poseidon, who carried off Persephone. His name also denotes the underworld itself. A dark, dramatic mythological name, increasingly chosen for its bold gravity.

In the U.S. it is very rare, picked for its mythic edge. Unseen-and-underworld at the root, dramatic, and striking.

Did you know? Hades means 'the unseen' — and his cap of invisibility let him move unseen — while the underworld he ruled took his very name; he was lord of the dead, not a devil.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name — Hades — etymology

Variations

HaidesAidoneus

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hades mean?

Hades is Greek for 'the unseen one', the god and realm of the underworld.

How do you pronounce Hades?

It's said HAY-deez /ˈheɪ.diz/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hades a boy or girl name?

Hades is a boy's name.

How popular is Hades?

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