At a Glance
- Meaning
- Probably from a Semitic root for "east" or "ancient," tied to the mythical Phoenician prince who founded Thebes
- Origin
- Greek (from Phoenician)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- KAD-mus
Cadmus is a Greek (from Phoenician) boy's name meaning “probably from a Semitic root for "east" or "ancient," tied to the mythical Phoenician prince who founded Thebes”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Cadmus
Meaning: Probably from a Semitic root for "east" or "ancient," tied to the mythical Phoenician prince who founded Thebes.
Origin: Greek (from Phoenician).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Cadmus
KAD-musIPA /ˈkædməs/
Popularity of Cadmus
Cadmus 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.
Lists That Include Cadmus
Similar Names
Caius · Balthazar · Castor · Aurelius · Cormac · Ares
