At a Glance
- Origin
- Greek (mythological, likely pre-Greek)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- SEE-krops
Cecrops is a Greek (mythological, likely pre-Greek) boy's name. It appears in our list of Greek Baby Boy Names With Heroic Roots.
Meaning & Origin of Cecrops
Origin: Greek (mythological, likely pre-Greek).
A common claim: "face with a tail" Actually: This reads as a folk description of Cecrops' mythological snake-tailed appearance rather than an attested linguistic etymology; the name's true origin is unknown and probably pre-Greek.
How to Pronounce Cecrops
SEE-kropsIPA /ˈsiːkrɒps/
Popularity of Cecrops
Cecrops 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 Cecrops
Similar Names
Apollo · Leander · Zeus · Evander · Erichthonius · Aeacus
