Daedalus
Pronunciation: [ d-EHD-uhl-uhs ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Daedalus first appeared in US Social Security records in 2015.
Over 15 babies have been named Daedalus in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Daedalus is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #12,268 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,268
- Total SSA Count
- 8
Nicknames
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Anglo-Saxon origin
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#12,263 in US
Latin origin
"of the water"
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Middle English origin
"to move quickly; to hurry with purpose"
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About the Name Daedalus
Daedalus is a boy name .
Daedalus is currently ranked #12,268 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Daedalus include Dae, Day, Daeie, and Daedie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis