At a Glance: Name: Aegeus – Origin: Greek Mythology – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: EE-joos
Aegeus is a Greek Mythology boy's name. It appears in our list of 109+ *Best* Greek Mythology Baby Names (Gods, Goddesses & Heroes).
Meaning & Origin of Aegeus
Origin: Greek Mythology.
A common claim: Means 'protection' Actually: This likely comes from a folk link to 'aegis' (the protective goatskin shield); it isn't a confirmed etymology of Aegeus's own name.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Aegeus
Phonetic: EE-joos IPA: /ˈiː.dʒuːs/
Popularity of Aegeus
Aegeus doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
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