What Does the Name Memphis Mean?
Memphis is a unisex name of Greek (from Egyptian) origin meaning “enduring and beautiful.”
Updated June 2026
| Name | Memphis |
|---|---|
| Gender | unisex |
| Origin | Greek (from Egyptian) |
| Meaning | enduring and beautiful |
| Variants | Memphys |
| Popularity | A modern place-name choice for both sexes, hovering around the U.S. top 600-900; slightly more common for boys. |
The meaning and origin of Memphis
The name Memphis means “enduring and beautiful” and has Greek (from Egyptian) origins. Memphis is the Greek rendering of the ancient Egyptian city name Men-nefer ('enduring and beautiful'); it is also a major U.S. city in Tennessee. As a given name it is used for both boys and girls.
Variants and related names
Memphis is related to several other names you may recognize: Memphys. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.
How popular is the name Memphis?
A modern place-name choice for both sexes, hovering around the U.S. top 600-900; slightly more common for boys.
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What does the name Memphis mean?+
The name Memphis means “enduring and beautiful” and is of Greek (from Egyptian) origin.
What is the origin of the name Memphis?+
Memphis originates from Greek (from Egyptian).
Is Memphis a popular name?+
Yes — see the popularity note above for how Memphis has trended in the US over time.
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Sources
- Behind the Name — Etymology and history of first names — Behind the Name
- US Social Security Administration — Popular baby names by year — Social Security Administration
- A Dictionary of First Names — Oxford Reference — Oxford University Press