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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Rouser/gatherer of the people
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- lay-ER-teez
Laertes is a Greek name meaning "rouser of the people" or "gatherer of the people," built from the Greek words for 'people' and 'rouse/gather', so it points to someone who rallies a crowd or an army. You may see it claimed online that it means "stone raiser," but the name isn't connected to stones. It's said lay-ER-teez.
Meaning & Origin of Laertes
Meaning: Rouser/gatherer of the people.
Origin: Greek.
A common claim: "Stone raiser" Actually: Laertes isn't connected to stones; the accepted reading is 'people' + 'rouse/gather,' i.e. one who rallies the army or folk.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Laertes
lay-ER-teezIPA /leɪˈɜːrtiːz/
Popularity of Laertes
Laertes does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Laertes mean?
Rouser/gatherer of the people. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Laertes?
Laertes is pronounced lay-ER-teez (IPA: /leɪˈɜːrtiːz/).
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