At a Glance
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- mel-ee-AY-jer
Meleager is a Greek boy's name. It appears in our list of Greek Baby Boy Names With Heroic Roots.
Meaning & Origin of Meleager
Origin: Greek.
A common claim: "Burning bright" Actually: This likely echoes the myth of the burning log tied to Meleager's life, not the actual roots of the name, which remain unsettled.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Meleager
mel-ee-AY-jerIPA /ˌmɛliˈeɪdʒər/
Popularity of Meleager
Meleager 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 Meleager
Similar Names
Evander · Leander · Philoctetes · Deucalion · Glaucus · Autolycus
