Zeus

Zeus is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 203 boys in the United States.

Zeus at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Zeus

Zeus belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Zeus first appears in Social Security records in 1973. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1073 in 2024, and in 2024 203 babies received the name — 2,554 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Zeus in US records

First recorded (US)
1973
Best US rank
#1073 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Zeus in 2024
203
Total since 1880
2,554

Zeus in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2002
Best rank
#1860 in 2021
Babies named Zeus in 2025
4
Total since 1996
135

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zeus mean?

The meaning of Zeus is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Zeus a boy or girl name?

Zeus is a boy name. In 2024, 203 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Zeus?

Zeus comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Zeus?

Zeus first appears in US records in 1973. Its best-ever ranking was #1073 in 2024, and 203 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].