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At a Glance
- Meaning
- The sea
- Origin
- English, ultimately Greek (Ōkeanos)
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- OH-shun
Ocean is a neutral name pronounced OH-shun, and its meaning is exactly what it sounds like: the sea. The name traces through English back to the Greek Ōkeanos, and it fits squarely into clean, modern and outdoorsy, nature-inspired naming styles. If you're after a name that says what it means without extra layers, Ocean is about as direct as it gets.
Meaning & Origin of Ocean
Meaning: The sea.
Origin: English, ultimately Greek (Ōkeanos).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Ocean
OH-shunIPA /ˈoʊʃən/
Popularity of Ocean
According to U.S. birth records going back to 1971, Ocean ranked #591 in 2024 with 483 babies given the name — and that's also its peak, meaning the name has never ranked higher than it does right now.
Names Like Ocean
These names share Ocean’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Ocean mean?
The sea. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Ocean?
Ocean is pronounced OH-shun (IPA: /ˈoʊʃən/).
Is Ocean a popular name right now?
Ocean is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #591 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1971–2024.)
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