Ocean

At a Glance: Name: Ocean – Meaning: the sea – Origin: English, ultimately Greek (Ōkeanos) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: OH-shun

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Ocean is a neutral name pronounced OH-shun, and its meaning is exactly what it sounds like: the sea. The name traces through English back to the Greek Ōkeanos, and it fits squarely into clean, modern and outdoorsy, nature-inspired naming styles. If you're after a name that says what it means without extra layers, Ocean is about as direct as it gets.

Meaning & Origin of Ocean

Meaning: The sea.

Origin: English, ultimately Greek (Ōkeanos).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Ocean

Phonetic: OH-shun   IPA: /ˈoʊʃən/

Popularity of Ocean

According to U.S. birth records going back to 1971, Ocean ranked #591 in 2024 with 483 babies given the name — and that's also its peak, meaning the name has never ranked higher than it does right now.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1971–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Ocean mean?

The sea. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ocean)

How do you pronounce Ocean?

Ocean is pronounced OH-shun (IPA: /ˈoʊʃən/).

Is Ocean a popular name right now?

Ocean is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #591 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1971–2024.)

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