Pluto

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Pronounced PLOO-toh /ˈpluː.toʊ/High

Meaning: From Latin Pluto, Greek Plouton — the god of the underworld and the dead, whose name means 'the wealthy one' (from the riches beneath the earth). The name was given to the dwarf planet discovered in 1930, and, the same year, to Disney's cartoon dog. All three associations are live, and families should know them.Medium

In 30 seconds: A god, a planet and a cartoon dog: Pluto is the Roman lord of the underworld, 'the wealthy one' (said 'PLOO-toh').

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Origin MediumLatin, Greek

MeaningFrom Latin Pluto, Greek Plouton — the god of the underworld and the dead, whose name means 'the wealthy one' (from the riches beneath the earth). The name was given to the dwarf planet discovered in 1930, and, the same year, to Disney's cartoon dog. All three associations are live, and families should know them.

U.S. rank (2024)#13693 ↘ Falling

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

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 12

History & Origin

Pluto is the Roman name for the god of the underworld, from Greek Plouton, 'the wealthy one' — a title referring to the riches of the earth rather than to death itself. In 1930 the newly discovered ninth planet (now a dwarf planet) was named Pluto, and Disney's dog took the name the same year. A family choosing it takes on all three associations, which we note plainly (said 'PLOO-toh').

In the U.S. it is very rare for boys. Rare, mythic, and bold.

Did you know? Pluto's name means 'the wealthy one' — the underworld held the earth's buried riches. The dwarf planet was named for him in 1930; Disney's dog got the name that same year. All three meanings travel with the name, and we note them honestly (said 'PLOO-toh').

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References — Pluto — Roman god of the underworld; Greek Plouton 'wealthy'; planet and Disney dog noted

Variations

PloutonPluton

Nicknames

PluToh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Pluto mean?

Pluto is the Roman god of the underworld; the name means 'the wealthy one,' from the riches beneath the earth. It is also a dwarf planet and, famously, Disney's dog.

How do you pronounce Pluto?

It's said PLOO-toh /ˈpluː.toʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Pluto a boy or girl name?

Pluto is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Pluto?

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