Lord of the earth
Derived from Greek mythology, the name likely stems from the elements 'posis' meaning lord or husband and 'da' meaning earth. He was the Olympian god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses. While historically rare as a given name, it has gained attention recently due to the trend of using powerful mythological figures.
About 22 boys were named Poseidon in 2025.
The Greek god of the sea and father of Percy Jackson · Percy Jackson & The Olympians
The god of the sea and antagonist to Odysseus · The Odyssey
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
