Pegasus: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Pegasus – Meaning: Winged horse of Greek myth; traditionally linked to Greek pēgē, 'spring' or 'source' – Origin: Greek – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: PEG-uh-suhs


Pegasus is a Greek boy's name meaning “Winged horse of Greek myth; traditionally linked to Greek pēgē, 'spring' or 'source'”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.

Meaning & Origin of Pegasus

Meaning: Winged horse of Greek myth; traditionally linked to Greek pēgē, 'spring' or 'source'.

Origin: Greek.

How to Pronounce Pegasus

Phonetic: PEG-uh-suhs   IPA: /ˈpɛɡəsəs/

Popularity of Pegasus

Pegasus 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 Pegasus

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