What does Daedalus mean?

Daedalus as a boys' name is of Greek origin, and the meaning of Daedalus is "craftsman". Greek mythology: Daedalus was a master craftsman and the designer of King Minos' labyrinth. To keep his services, Minos had him imprisoned in the labyrinth, and Daedalus made wings from wax and feathers for himself and his son Icarus to escape.

STARTS WITH Da-

ASSOCIATED WITH greek, mythology, king

Variations

VARIANTS Daldalos, Dedalus

How popular is Daedalus?

Daedalus is an uncommon first name for men. Daedalus is a unique last name too for both adults and children. (2000 U.S. DEMOGRAPHICS)

Similar Names

Suggested similar-sounding names are Aeolus, Barnabus, Beamus, Cadmus, Camillus, Carolus, Catullus, Dacius, Dael, Daelan, Dallas▲, Dalles, Dallis, Damarcus, Damarius, Damascus, Dametrius, Damianos, Damianus, Danal, Daneal, Danial, Dantavius, Danyal, Dardanio, Dardanios, Dardanos, Dardanus, Darias, Darious, Darius▼, Darnall, Darral, Darrius▼, Dashaun, Decatur, Decimus, Delius, Delles, Delos, Demarcus, Demarkus, Demas, Denali, Derald, Derrius, Deus, Deval, Devaun, Donatus, Fabianus, Irenaeus, Kadmus, Lazarus, Marianus, Mattaeus, Mattaus, Paulus, Renatus, Sassacus, Seamus, Stefanus, Tevarus, Thaddaeus, Thaddaus and Vasilus. These names tend to be more frequently used than Daedalus.