Antaeus Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationan-TAY-us / /ænˈteɪ.əs/Greek; Latin
Meaning
Greek: 'of the earth'; Latin: 'unconquered'
Historical & Cultural Background
Antaeus is a figure from Greek mythology, known as a giant and the son of Gaia, the Earth goddess. He was famous for his strength, which he derived from contact with the earth. In the myth, he was defeated by Hercules, who lifted him off the ground, thus breaking his connection to his source of power. The name has been used in various literary and artistic works throughout history.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Antaeus was first seen in the United States in 1981. Antaeus has ranked as high as #1103 nationally, which occurred in 1983, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Antaeus has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1983 | 13 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2022 | 5 |