Aeneas

uh-NAY-us; ih-NEE-us; uh-NEE-us; ie-NEH-as;

Greek

"the praised one"

Aeneas Origin and Meaning

The name Aeneas is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "the praised one".

In Greek and Roman mythology, Aeneas was the legendary son of Venus (or Aphrodite) who was the hero of Troy and Rome. Appearing in the Aeneid by the poet Virgil, he goes on to found the Roman state and break the heart of Queen Dido of Carthage.

Derived from the Greek aine meaning "praise"< Aeneas is a rare choice that might fit in with popular mythological choices like Atlas, Adonis, and Aris, and with the Biblical Amias, Ozias, and Amos. It first appeared in the US stats back in 1995, and has been given to a handful of boys each year since then. Its current peak was in 2002 when it was given to 38 boys.

The name appears in the Bible, given to a man who is miraculously cured by Saint Peter, which may widen its appeal. It has also been borne by footballers Aeneas Williams and Aeneas Peebles, while writer Jeannie Gunn chosen Aeneas Gunn as her pen name.

Aeneas Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 917 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Aeneas

• 917 Nameberry 2025

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Famous People Named Aeneas

• Aeneas Williams American football player
• Aeneas Lionel Acton Mackintosh British Merchant Navy officer and Antarctic explorer with Sir Ernest Shackleton
• Aeneas Coffey Irish exciseman and inventor
• Aeneas Francon Williams Scottish minister and poet
• Aeneas of Gaza (5th / 6th century) Neo,Platonic philosopher

The name Aeneas in Pop Culture

• Aeneas Trojan hero and legendary founder of Rome; subject of Virgil's "The Aeneid"