The name means male.

Greek roman male names. In Greek mythology Eryx was the name of Poseidon and Aphrodites son who was a king in Sicily. Eryx was known for being an excellent boxer who eventually was defeated by none other than Hercules. Greek Name Roman Name Role Zeus Jupiter King of the Gods Hera Juno Goddess of.

The better-known ones as you can see by the following table survive to this day as the basis for a number of names in the naming pool or as in the case of names like Diana Minerva Flora and Selene as the actual names themselves. The sun name of Roman emperor Handrian. You can shorten it to Mark.

Most of the Greek Gods and Goddesses were adopted by the ancient Romans although in most cases there was a change of name. This was among the most popular of the Roman praenomina. Meaning great this handsome name is serious as can be but he can also be lightened up with a host of playful nicknames like Auggie Gus and August.

Previously thought too powerful for a baby boy who would have to be strong enough to carry the world on his shoulders Atlas has joined the pantheon of Greek and Roman god and goddess names now in the realm of possibility along with Mars Zeus and Apollo. Alejandra Protector of humanity. God of beauty Apollo.

God of the sun Helios. God of harvests Cronus. Many of these names such as Cyrus and Julius had been buried for centuries only to seem fresh and new in the modern US.

It was derived from the Greek word iacho meaning to shout BARNABAS. Eryx is a name on our watchlist. Ale Defender of man.