Gender: Male
Origin: Greek, German
Meaning: Shining or excelling; from Greek mythology, Brother of Helen
Pronunciation: KAS-tor, /ˈkæstər/, K AE S T ER
Popularity Rank: #43,406
From Greek mythology, Castor was one of the twin brothers known as the Dioscuri. The name is derived from the Greek word 'κάστωρ' (kastor) meaning 'to excel' or 'to shine'.
The name Castor is of Greek, German origin and means Shining or excelling; from Greek mythology, Brother of Helen, Braver. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Castor is commonly found in Spain, United States of America, France, and 56 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: KAS-tor
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈkæstər/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K AE S T ER
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
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At NamesLook, the name Castor is recorded 728 times globally, ranking it as the 43,406th most common name worldwide.
Castor is most prevalent in Spain, with 141 occurrences, making it the 4,315th most popular name in the country.
In Spain, the name Castor is found among 1 in every 4449 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | #4,315 | 1 : 4,449 |
| United States of America | #21,196 | 1 : 24,447 |
| France | #13,548 | 1 : 19,462 |
| Mexico | #9,305 | 1 : 13,445 |
| Colombia | #17,484 | 1 : 28,036 |
| South Africa | #29,870 | 1 : 86,847 |
| Saudi Arabia | #61,977 | 1 : 115,688 |
| Chile | #12,410 | 1 : 25,828 |
| Peru | #16,679 | 1 : 43,390 |
| Hong Kong | #10,841 | 1 : 20,203 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Castor from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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