Aeneas
Gender: Boy
Origin: Greek
Meaning: To praise or to commend
Popularity: Not in the U.S. top 1,000 names
Aeneas Name Meaning and Origin
Aeneas is traditionally a male name with roots in ancient Greek mythology and literature. It originates from the Greek name Aineías (Αἰνείας), which is derived from the word ainein (αἰνέιν), meaning “to praise” or “to commend.” Aeneas is famously known as the heroic protagonist of Virgil’s epic poem, The Aeneid. In Roman and Greek mythology, he was a Trojan prince, the son of the goddess Aphrodite (Venus in Roman mythology) and the mortal Anchises. Aeneas is celebrated for his piety, leadership, and the role he played in founding what would become the Roman Empire. The name carries connotations of valor, devotion, and destiny.