Aeneas
Meaning
"praised, lauded"
Origin: Greek
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #5,683
- Total SSA Count
- 16
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Formal
- Nicknames
- Neas, Aen
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"praised, lauded"
Origin: Greek
"brave in battle, vigilant"
Origin: Irish Gaelic O Cathasaigh
Aeneas is more popular, ranked #5683 vs #5791 for Cayce.
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Aeneas is more popular, ranked #5683 compared to Cayce at #5791 in the United States.
Aeneas means "praised, lauded" (Greek origin). Cayce means "brave in battle, vigilant" (Irish Gaelic O Cathasaigh origin).
Aeneas is primarily a boy name. Cayce is primarily a boy name.