At a Glance
- Origin
- Uncertain, possibly Etruscan (via Latin)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- VUL-kən
Vulcan is an uncertain, possibly Etruscan (via Latin) boy's name. It appears in 3 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Vulcan
Origin: uncertain, possibly Etruscan (via Latin).
A common claim: "to flash" / "flash, volcanic fire" Actually: Vulcan is widely said to mean 'flash' or 'volcanic fire,' but the name's actual root is unclear and possibly Etruscan. The fire association comes from what the god represents, not a verified translation of the word.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Vulcan
VUL-kənIPA /ˈvʌlkən/
Popularity of Vulcan
Vulcan 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.
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