Aeneas Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationuh-NEE-us / /əˈniːəs/Greek; Latin
Meaning
praise; to be praised
Historical & Cultural Background
Aeneas is derived from the Greek name Aineias, which is associated with the meaning 'praise.' In Roman mythology, Aeneas is a Trojan hero and the son of the prince Anchises and the goddess Aphrodite, celebrated in Virgil's epic, the Aeneid, where he is portrayed as a model of duty and piety.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Aineias
- Aeneas
International Variants
- Enea (Italian)
- Eneko (Basque)
- Aeneas (Latin)
Famous people named Aeneas
Aeneas Silvius Piccolomini — Pope Pius II.
Aeneas Mackintosh — Scottish soldier.
Fictional characters named Aeneas
Aeneas — The Aeneid.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Aeneas was first seen in the United States in 1995. Aeneas has ranked as high as #1252 nationally, which occurred in 2002, and has been most popular in California, Florida, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Aeneas has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Aeneas (2006)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 18 |
| 2000 | 16 |
| 2001 | 26 |
| 2002 | 38 |
| 2003 | 21 |
| 2004 | 24 |
| 2005 | 28 |
| 2006 | 23 |
| 2007 | 18 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 16 |