Exodus

Exodus - A very unique male name

Exodus appeared on the charts for the first time in 2006 on position #3511. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Exodus and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Exodus? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Exodus. The baby boy name Exodus was given to 24 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2271 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 61,095 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Exodus peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 2271.

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Exodus is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Exodus is currently topping the baby name charts in North Carolina at position #1,332 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,579.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Exodus is where you live.

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Exodus origin and meaning

Greek / Biblical word name

From Greek exodos, 'a going out' — the title of the second book of the Bible, recounting the Israelites' departure from Egypt

Exodus is a bold biblical word name, used since 2006 at very low levels and reaching its peak in 2025. It names an event and a book rather than a person, so there is no biblical bearer to list.

Attested etymology

Exodus is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Exodus, pop culture references for the name Exodus and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Exodus

We've found the following names that sound similar to Exodus, sorted by popularity.

Eustacio / Eustace / Estes / Estus /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Exodus

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Exodus a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Exodus?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

EX-oh-dus · /ˈɛksədəs/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2006, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

BiblicalWord name

Why parents choose it

Exodus is a declaration name — dramatic, scriptural, and chosen by parents who want unmistakable biblical weight.

Worth knowing

• A heavy association to carry; many will hear it as a statement before a name