Memphis

Meaning of Memphis

Memphis was an ancient city in Egypt, and its name means "Established and Beautiful."

Memphis has Egyptian roots — browse every Egyptian baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Memphis

Memphis has cooled off, slipping to #640 in 2025, down from a peak of #404 in 2021.

Notable people named Memphis

• Memphis Depay
  Dutch professional soccer player
• Memphis Bleek
  American rapper and businessman
• Memphis Raines
  Fictional character, Gone in 60 Seconds
• Memphis Red Sox
  Negro league baseball team
• Memphis Pal Moore
  American boxer, world bantamweight champ

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Questions about the name Memphis

What does the name Memphis mean?

Memphis means memphis was an ancient city in egypt, and its name means "established and beautiful.", and it comes from Egyptian origins.

Is Memphis a boy's or a girl's name?

Memphis is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Memphis?

In 2025, Memphis ranked #640 for boys, down from #590 the year before.

When was Memphis most popular?

Memphis peaked at #404 in 2021.