Prometheus Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationpro-MEE-thius / /prəˈmiːθiəs/Greek; Latin
Meaning
forethought (Greek); forethinker (Latin)
Historical & Cultural Background
Prometheus is a figure from Greek mythology, known for stealing fire from the gods and giving it to humanity, symbolizing enlightenment and defiance. The name has been adopted into Latin, where it retains similar connotations of foresight and intelligence, often associated with creativity and rebellion.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Promethean
International Variants
- Prometeo (Italian)
- Prometeus (Spanish)
Famous people named Prometheus
Prometheus — Titan in Greek mythology.
Prometheus — title character in Mary Shelley’s 'Frankenstein'.
Fictional characters named Prometheus
Prometheus — 'Prometheus Bound'.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Prometheus was first seen in the United States in 2013. Prometheus has ranked as high as #1375 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Prometheus has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Prometheus
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 15 |