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Oceanus

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Pronounced oh-SEE-uh-nus /oˈsi.ə.nəs/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek Okeanos, the Titan of the great world-encircling river/ocean; the source of the word 'ocean'; we note the TitanLow

In 30 seconds: The great ocean-river; the sea: Oceanus is a Greek Titan. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'oh-SEE-uh-nus'). We note the Titan.

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningFrom the Greek Okeanos, the Titan of the great world-encircling river/ocean; the source of the word 'ocean'; we note the Titan

U.S. rank (2024)#11903

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 6

History & Origin

Oceanus comes from the Greek Okeanos, the Titan of the great world-encircling river/ocean; the source of the word 'ocean' (we note the Titan). A lyrical, classic name (said 'oh-SEE-uh-nus').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, the-great-ocean at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Oceanus is the Titan of the great world-encircling ocean-river (the source of the word 'ocean') — a lyrical, storied name (we note the Titan; said 'oh-SEE-uh-nus').

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References — Oceanus — Greek mythology; Titan

Variations

OkeanosOcean

Nicknames

Ocean

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Prometheus— echoes that soft -us sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Oceanus mean?

Oceanus is Greek for the great world-encircling ocean-river; the Titan and source of the word 'ocean'. We note the Titan.

How do you pronounce Oceanus?

It's said oh-SEE-uh-nus /oˈsi.ə.nəs/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Oceanus a boy or girl name?

Oceanus is a boy's name.

How popular is Oceanus?

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