Aquarius
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Aquarius is a Latin name meaning “the water-bearer”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for boys.
Meaning & Origin of the name Aquarius
Aquarius is a name of Latin origin, traditionally interpreted as referring to the water-bearer. It derives from the Latin term 'aquarius', which is a masculine noun combining 'aqua' for water and the agent suffix '-arius'. Historically, this name is synonymous with the eleventh astrological sign in the zodiac, representing the figure of Ganymede pouring water from an urn.
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Gender Usage of the Name Aquarius
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Aquarius is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. We currently have 7 recorded bearers (7 male and 0 female). While the current records suggest this pattern, the sample remains limited and should be interpreted with caution.
Popularity of the Name Aquarius
Overall PopularityMethodology
Aquarius is listed under Rare Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Extremely-Rare | — |
| United Kingdom | — | — |
| Canada | Rare | 1 in every 3.70M births |
| Australia | — | — |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Aquarius ranked #12,369 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). This year the name appears in the official list for this region after being absent in the prior official year. Aquarius has only limited historical records in official lists.
Historically, its best recorded position was #6,692 in 2023. Its lowest recorded position was #12,369 in 2025. Over the last 2 years (2023–2025) the name fell -5677 places (from #6,692 to #12,369). Overall the ranking record is brief (only 2 years in the dataset).
Name StyleMethodology
Aquarius is classified as Modern Boy Names because its peak occurs in 2025 and 100% of its lifetime volume falls within the recent period.Characteristics of the Name Aquarius
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 4 syllables — Four-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 8 letters — Long Boy Names
- Starts with
- A — Boy Names Starting with A
- Ends with
- s — Boy Names Ending in “s”
Name AestheticMethodology
Aquarius is a four-syllable name with a formal, rhythmic flow that commands attention. It is universally linked to the Aquarius astrological sign, firmly establishing a Mystical & Ancient aesthetic. The complexity of its phonetic structure aligns with its historical status as a celestial descriptor.
Middle Names For Aquarius
Middle names used with AquariusMethodology
Aquarius is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Aquarius Khiry · Aquarius Jevon · Aquarius Devonte · Aquarius Montez · Aquarius RashawnView all 6 boy middle names.
Middle name suggestions for AquariusMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Aquarius is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “j”.
Examples: Aquarius Jacob · Aquarius Jason · Aquarius Jesus · Aquarius Jerry · Aquarius Jared. View all 114 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Aquarius
Celestial AssociationsMethodology
Among Celestial Boy Names, Aquarius is also used for the constellation Aquarius, whose Latin name means "Water Pourer".
Flower AssociationsMethodology
As one of the Flower-Inspired Boy Names, Aquarius is also found in the scientific name Erigeron aquarius Standl. & Steyerm., an officially accepted species in the Asteraceae family first described by Paul Carpenter Standley in 1940.
Additional Natural MatchesMethodology
The complete dataset includes 9 biological records matching the name Aquarius. Browse all matching records with their scientific names and taxonomic details.
Names Similar to Aquarius
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Elias · Amir · Emilio · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Aquarius Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Thomas · Nicholas · Dennis · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Emmanuel · Emanuel · Emilio · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Aquarius”
Dictionary Meaning of "Aquarius"Methodology
alternative form of Aquário
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How to Spell Aquarius in ASL
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- r
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- s
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