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Neptune

♂ Boy

Pronounced NEP-toon /ˈnɛp.tun/High

Meaning: From the Latin Neptunus, of uncertain meaning (variously linked to 'wet; moist' or 'to cover with clouds'); the Roman god of the sea (the counterpart of Poseidon); routes uncertain; we note the godLow

In 30 seconds: The god of the sea: Neptune is the Roman sea-god. Bold, classic, and warm (said 'NEP-toon'). We note the god.
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Origin LowRoman, Latin
MeaningFrom the Latin Neptunus, of uncertain meaning (variously linked to 'wet; moist' or 'to cover with clouds'); the Roman god of the sea (the counterpart of Poseidon); routes uncertain; we note the god
U.S. rank (2022)#8778 ↗ Rising
2022 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 16

History & Origin

Neptune comes from the Latin Neptunus, of uncertain meaning (variously linked to 'wet; moist' or 'to cover with clouds'); the Roman god of the sea (routes uncertain, which we note the god). A bold, classic name (said 'NEP-toon').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name (also the eighth planet). Rare, the-god-of-the-sea at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Neptune is the Roman god of the sea (the counterpart of Poseidon) — of uncertain meaning, variously linked to 'wet; moist' — a bold, storied name (the routes are uncertain, which we note the god; said 'NEP-toon').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Neptune — Roman mythology; god; routes uncertain

Variations

NeptunusNeptuno

Nicknames

Nep

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If you like Neptune…

Poseidon— the Greek sea-god counterpart
Triton— a fellow sea-god
Oceanus— a companion sea-Titan
Jupiter— a kin Roman god

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Neptune mean?

Neptune is the Roman god of the sea (the counterpart of Poseidon); the meaning is uncertain, variously linked to 'wet; moist'. We note the god.

How do you pronounce Neptune?

It's said NEP-toon /ˈnɛp.tun/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Neptune a boy or girl name?

Neptune is a boy's name.

How popular is Neptune?

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

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