Prometheus
Literal root meaning: “before + to think”
About the name Prometheus
Prometheus is a boy name with Ancient Greek roots, literally “before + to think”.
It has a unique feel. In 2025, Prometheus ranked #8754 for boys in the US, with 9 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 2022. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Prometheus were boys.
Etymology
From Ancient Greek, meaning “before” + “to think”.
Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Prometheus”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- US rank 2025
- #8754
- In 2015
- #7412
- Babies in 2025
- 9
Popularity of Prometheus, 1940–2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
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- Macarius“blessed, lucky”
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- Philemon“kindly, affectionate”
- Timaeus“honour”
- Alastair“to defend + man”
- Alaster“to defend + man”
- Aleister“to defend + man”
Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.