Ocean
Ocean is a unisex name of Greek origin meaning “The great sea, vast expanse of water.” It ranked #717 in the United States in 2025. Derived from Okeanos, the Greek Titan who personified the world-ocean encircling the earth.
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how do you pronounce Ocean?
OH-shun
where does the name Ocean come from?
From the word for the sea, inspired in part by the fashionable French girls' name Océane.
As a given name it reflects modern nature-naming trends and a deep connection to the sea.
how popular is this name?
Ocean has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 6 years since 2020. It peaked at #590 in 2024, and ranked #717 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #717 |
| 2024 | #590 |
| 2023 | #609 |
| 2022 | #596 |
| 2021 | #712 |
| 2020 | #794 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Ocean fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Ocean?
- Ocean Vuong (American poet and novelist)
what are the nicknames and variants of Ocean?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Ocean?
what names go well with Ocean?
Sibling names that share Ocean's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Ocean
What does the name Ocean mean?
Ocean means “The great sea, vast expanse of water”.
What is the origin of the name Ocean?
Ocean comes from the Greek naming tradition. Related forms include Océane.
How popular is the name Ocean?
Ocean ranked #717 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data.
Is Ocean a boy or girl name?
Ocean is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Ocean?
Ocean is pronounced OH-shun, with 2 syllables.
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