Lykos

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Pronounced LY-kos /ˈlaɪ.kɒs/Medium

Meaning: Lykos is the Greek word for wolf, lykos — the root of 'lycanthrope' and of the epithet Lykeios given to Apollo. Several figures in Greek myth bear the name. It is used today as a word and myth name rather than a common given name, which we note.Medium

In 30 seconds: Lykos is Greek for 'wolf' — the root behind 'lycanthrope' (said 'LY-kos'). A myth and word name, which we note.

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MeaningLykos is the Greek word for wolf, lykos — the root of 'lycanthrope' and of the epithet Lykeios given to Apollo. Several figures in Greek myth bear the name. It is used today as a word and myth name rather than a common given name, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#13417

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Lykos is Greek lýkos, 'wolf' — a word that runs through the language, from Apollo's epithet Lykeios to lycanthrope, the wolf-man. Greek myth gives the name to several men, among them a king of Thebes. As a modern given name it is rare and reads as a word or myth borrowing rather than an inherited name, which we note (said 'LY-kos').

It is very rare in the U.S. Rare, mythic, and fierce.

Did you know? Apollo was called Lykeios, 'wolfish', and the Athenian gymnasium named for him gave us the word lyceum. Lykos is the plain Greek word for wolf, borne by several figures of myth.

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Lykos — Greek lykos, 'wolf'; myth figures; word name

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lykos mean?

Lykos is the Greek word for 'wolf' — the root of 'lycanthrope'. Several figures in Greek myth bear the name, which we note.

How do you pronounce Lykos?

It's said LY-kos /ˈlaɪ.kɒs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lykos a boy or girl name?

Lykos is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Lykos?

Lykos is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.