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Castor

“One of the Dioscuri, Greek mythology” — Greek Mythology

BoyGreek Mythology2 syllables

About Castor

Castor appears in U.S. Social Security baby-name records. Castor has Greek Mythology origin. The name is commonly interpreted as "to excel, to shine."

Quick Facts

GenderBoy
OriginGreek Mythology
PronunciationCastor
Syllables2

Nicknames for Castor

CastCastyCasCasieCasy

Popularity in the U.S.

Castor is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2024 boys..

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Middle Name Ideas

  • Castor James
  • Castor Alexander
  • Castor Reid

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Castor mean?

Castor is commonly linked to the meaning One of the Dioscuri, Greek mythology and is associated with Greek Mythology roots.

Is Castor a popular baby name in the U.S.?

Yes. Castor is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2024 boys..

How is Castor pronounced?

A common pronunciation is Castor.

What are common nicknames for Castor?

Popular nicknames include Cast, Casty, Cas, Casie, Casy.