Kastor Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Kastor means 'beaver' in Greek and symbolizes loyalty and brotherhood.
Meaning of the Name Kastor
Kastor is a Greek name derived from the Greek word 'kastor', meaning 'beaver'. In Greek mythology, Kastor was one of the twins known as the Dioscuri, the sons of Zeus and Leda. Kastor and his twin brother Pollux were renowned for their bravery and were skilled horsemen. They were also associated with protection at sea. The name Kastor has a strong connection to nature and represents loyalty, bravery, and brotherhood.
Popularity of the Name Kastor
The popularity for the name Kastor peaked in popularity in the year 2017 with 5 births, which ranked number 28,120 out of 30,076 unique names for that year. Kastor had the most male births in 2017 with 5, which ranked number 12,237 out of 14,245 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Kastor
Popularity of Kastor by State
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