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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Oceanus — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Oceano|Ocie
GreekBoy→ Stable

Oceanus

oh-shee-AY-nus · 4 syllables

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#11903
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#11903
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 5
Peak rank
#11903 in 2024
5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

This name has very limited recent SSA data.

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Greek boy names
Oceanus

Popularity score: 5  ·  SSA Rank: #11903

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
62
Higher than 62% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
25 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Oceanus scores well on meaning depth but there are tradeoffs — domain availability is limited.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
60
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
MythologicalGreekOceanCelestial4-syllableRareClassicalBoyTitanWater-themedLiterary
Character
vast perspectiveflowing adaptabilitydeep wisdomboundless generosityeternal patience
STRONG
High confidence

Oceanus is a Greek boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #11903 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#11903 · very rare
Oceanus at a Glance
Meaning:From Greek mythology, Oceanus was a Titan god of the ocean. The name derives from 'okéanos,' referring to the vast waters surrounding the ancient world.
Language root:Ancient Greek · Mythology
Peak rank:#11903 in 2024
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Oceanus Hopkins
Mayflower passenger (historical)
Similar Sound
Orion◈Osiris◈OtisOrpheusOrlando
Similar Style
Atlas◈NeptuneApollo◈CastorTritonPerseus
Works well with
AthenaIrisTheronOrion◈Caspian◈Lysander
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→ Stable
Castor
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↑↑ Surging
Triton
Mythological · #3874
↓ Fading
Perseus
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↑↑ Surging
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Oceanus · Overview
Summary

Oceanus is a Greek boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #11903 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Oceanus scores 62/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Mythological · Celestial · Regal character
Oceanus carries a bold, serious, ethereal quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
oceanus.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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