Daedalus Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationDAY-duh-lus / /ˈdeɪ.də.ləs/

Greek

Meaning

cunning worker

Historical & Cultural Background

Daedalus is a figure from Greek mythology, known as a skilled craftsman and inventor. He is best known for creating the Labyrinth on Crete to contain the Minotaur. His story also includes themes of hubris and tragedy, particularly in relation to his son Icarus. Daedalus represents the archetype of the ingenious artisan in ancient Greek culture.

Similar Names

IcarusAtlasOdysseusHerculesAeneasOrpheusPrometheus

Variants

  • Daedalus

International Variants

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Famous people named Daedalus

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Sibling Suggestions

TheseusPerseusHectorAchilles

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Daedalus was first seen in the United States in 2015. Daedalus has ranked as high as #1371 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Daedalus has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Daedalus

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20157
20188