Memphis

At a Glance: Name: Memphis – Meaning: enduring and beautiful – Origin: Egyptian (via Greek and Latin) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: MEM-fiss

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Memphis is a boy's name with roots in Egyptian, carried into English through Greek and Latin, and it's said MEM-fiss. The meaning behind it — enduring and beautiful — gives it some real substance, and it has a bold, adventurous feel with a distinctly modern ring to it. It's a solid pick if you want a name that feels sturdy and a little unexpected.

Meaning & Origin of Memphis

Meaning: Enduring and beautiful.

Origin: Egyptian (via Greek and Latin).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Memphis

Phonetic: MEM-fiss   IPA: /ˈmɛmfɪs/

Popularity of Memphis

Memphis hit its high point in 2021, when it ranked #404 with 768 babies given the name, and has since eased to #588 in 2024 with 484 babies — still in steady use, just past its recent high.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1915–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Memphis mean?

Enduring and beautiful. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Memphis)

How do you pronounce Memphis?

Memphis is pronounced MEM-fiss (IPA: /ˈmɛmfɪs/).

Is Memphis a popular name right now?

Memphis peaked at #404 in 2021 and is ranked #588 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1915–2024.)

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