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Prometheus

♂ Boy

Pronounced prə-MEE-thee-əs /prəˈmi.θi.əs/Medium

Meaning: From Greek Prometheus, 'forethought; the foreseeing one' (pro, 'before', plus a root for 'to think') — the Titan who gave fire to humanityMedium

In 30 seconds: Forethought: Prometheus is the Greek Titan — 'forethought; the foreseeing one'. Bold, mythic, and warm (said 'prə-MEE-thee-əs').
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningFrom Greek Prometheus, 'forethought; the foreseeing one' (pro, 'before', plus a root for 'to think') — the Titan who gave fire to humanity
U.S. rank (2025)#8754 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 101

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220132025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Prometheus comes from Greek mythology — Prometheus, 'forethought; the foreseeing one' (pro, 'before', plus a root for 'to think'). The Titan Prometheus defied Zeus to steal fire from the gods and give it to humanity, becoming a symbol of daring, ingenuity, and sacrifice. A bold, mythic, modern name (we note the mythology origin; said 'prə-MEE-thee-əs'; nicknames Theo, Prom).

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, forethought at the root, and mythic.

Did you know? Prometheus means 'forethought; the foreseeing one' (Greek pro, 'before', plus a 'think' root) — the Titan who stole fire from the gods to give to humanity — a bold, mythic name (we note the mythology origin; said 'prə-MEE-thee-əs').
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Prometheus — mythology

Variations

PrometeoPrometheo

Nicknames

Theo

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If you like Prometheus…

Atlas— a fellow Titan/mythic boys' name
Orion— a companion mythic boys' name
Apollo— another Greek mythic boys' name
Demetrius— shares the -us ending
Perseus— shares Prometheus's Greek roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Prometheus mean?

Prometheus is Greek for 'forethought; the foreseeing one' — the Titan who gave fire to humanity. We note the mythology origin.

How do you pronounce Prometheus?

It's said prə-MEE-thee-əs /prəˈmi.θi.əs/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Prometheus a boy or girl name?

Prometheus is a boy's name.

How popular is Prometheus?

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

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