Hades Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationHAY-deez / /ˈheɪ.diz/Greek; Latin
Meaning
unseen; the god of the underworld
Historical & Cultural Background
In Greek mythology, Hades is the god of the underworld, ruling over the realm of the dead. The name derives from the Greek 'Haides', meaning 'the unseen'. In Latin, it is adopted as 'Hades', maintaining the same connotation and association with the afterlife.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Hadez
- Hadis
International Variants
- Hades (Latin)
- Hades (English)
Famous people named Hades
Hades — Greek god.
Hades — character in Disney's Hercules.
Fictional characters named Hades
Hades — Disney's Hercules.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Hades was first seen in the United States in 2006. Hades has ranked as high as #1321 nationally, which occurred in 2020, and has been most popular in California, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Hades has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Hades (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 35 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 28 |
| 2023 | 29 |
| 2024 | 30 |