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Hyperion

A name meaning "over".

PronunciationClassical Greek /hy.pe.rǐː.ɔːn/; English /haɪ.ˈpɪɹ.i.ən/
Usage languagesGreek Mythology
US rank (2022)#10,863

Meaning and history

Hyperion is derived from Greek ὑπέρ (hyper), meaning “over.” In Greek mythology, it was the name of a Titan associated with the sun and light and, by Theia, the father of Helios, Selene, and Eos.

Popularity over timeUS births · boys
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20222022: 6 births, rank #10,863

In 2022, 6 babies were recorded with the name Hyperion, ranking #10,863 among boys.