Find out how popular the first name Poseidon has been for the last 14 years (from 2010 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Poseidon by gender

Based on the last 14 years of data, Poseidon is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 21 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Poseidon.

The history of the first name Poseidon

Poseidon is a name of Greek origin, derived from the ancient Greek god of the sea, storms, earthquakes, and horses. The name is believed to have originated in the Mycenaean Greek period, around the 16th to 12th century BC. It is thought to be derived from the Greek words "pothi" meaning "husband" or "lord" and "da" meaning "earth" or "land," thus translating to "Lord of the Earth."

The name Poseidon first appeared in Greek mythology, where he was one of the twelve Olympian deities of the ancient Greek world. He was widely worshiped across the Greek world, particularly in coastal regions and islands, where seafaring was an integral part of life. The god Poseidon is prominently featured in Homer's epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey, written around the 8th century BC.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Poseidon was a Greek statesman and general from the island of Rhodes, who lived in the 4th century BC. He played a significant role in the struggle against the Macedonian Empire and the establishment of the Rhodian Republic.

In the 2nd century AD, the Greek philosopher and mathematician Poseidonius of Apamea was a renowned figure. He made significant contributions to various fields, including astronomy, geography, and the study of tides, which he attributed to the influence of the moon.

During the Byzantine Empire, the name Poseidon was used by several notable individuals, including Poseidonius, a 6th-century Byzantine scholar and author of a treatise on the interpretation of dreams.

In the Renaissance period, the Italian humanist and philosopher Poseidonius Philelpho, born in 1417, was known for his translations of ancient Greek texts and his advocacy for the study of classical literature.

Another notable figure with the name Poseidon was the 18th-century French explorer and navigator Poseidon de Bellecourt, who led several voyages to the South Pacific and contributed to the exploration and mapping of the region.

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