The baby name Lycus is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈlaɪkəs/ (LYE-kuss).
Lycus is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Lycus is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈlaɪkəs/ (LYE-kuss).
Lycus is Greek in Origin.
Lycus (pronounced LIE-kuss) is the Latinized form of Greek Lykos (Λύκος), meaning "wolf." The lyc- element is the same seen in lycanthrope and goes back to the Proto-Indo-European root for "wolf" (cf. Latin lupus, English wolf). It is unrelated to Lucas.
In classical antiquity, Lycus names several figures in Greek myth - most notably a Theban regent slain by Heracles - and also appears widely on ancient maps as the name of rivers in Asia Minor and the Levant. The given name remained sporadic through the Roman era and is exceptionally rare in modern use, though it appeals to parents seeking a sharp, mythic "wolf" name. Variants and near-variants include Lykos (direct Greek transliteration) and Lycos; related names built on the same root include Lycurgus (Lykourgos) and Lycaon.
Lycus is about as rare as a name gets. In all, it appears just 1 time, across 1 country.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
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