Caduceus

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Caduceus meaning and name origin

Caduceus \c(a)-du-ceus\ as a boy's name is of Greek origin. Greek mythology: the caduceus was the insignia of Hermes (called Mercury by the Romans), a winged staff with two serpents twining up it. Because Hermes was the patron of doctors, it has become the symbol for medicine.

Similar baby names are Cadmus and Catullus.

Popularity of Caduceus

Caduceus is not a popular first name for men and an equally uncommon surname or last name for all people. (1990 U.S. Census)

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