Aeneas Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Aeneas is listed in our database as a boy name of Greek origin. Its recorded meaning is “Praiseworthy. Aeneas was the Trojan hero of Virgil's Aeneid, This name his been occasionally used since the Renaissance”.

Aeneas Name at a Glance

Name Aeneas
Meaning Praiseworthy. Aeneas was the Trojan hero of Virgil's Aeneid, This name his been occasionally used since the Renaissance.
Origin Greek
Gender Boy

What Does the Name Aeneas Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Aeneas means “Praiseworthy. Aeneas was the Trojan hero of Virgil's Aeneid, This name his been occasionally used since the Renaissance”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Aeneas Name Origin

Our database records Aeneas under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Aeneas a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Aeneas is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Aeneas

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