Minos - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Minos \m(i)-nos\ is of Greek origin. Greek mythology: the king of Crete who built the labyrinth, and during whose reign, Cretan civilization reached a peak.

Baby names that sound like Minos are Manus, Magnus, Magnes and Manzo. Other similar baby names are Linos and Minor.

Minos is a very rare male first name and is not used as a surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Minos. Compare Minos with related baby names.