Ocean

Meaning of Ocean

Refers to the vast body of saltwater that covers most of the Earth. It represents depth, mystery, and life.

Ocean has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Ocean

Ocean has cooled off, slipping to #720 in 2025, down from a peak of #591 in 2024.

Ocean as a girl's name

Ocean is also used as a girl's name, currently ranked #787 in the US. Refers to the vast body of saltwater that covers most of the Earth. It symbolizes depth, mystery, and life.

Notable people named Ocean

• Ocean Ramsey
  Marine biologist and conservationist
• Ocean Navarro
  Mixed martial artist
• Ocean James
  Actor
• Ocean Mahoney
  Musician
• Ocean Tierra
  Photographer

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Questions about the name Ocean

What does the name Ocean mean?

Ocean means refers to the vast body of saltwater that covers most of the earth. it represents depth, mystery, and life, and it comes from Greek origins.

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

Ocean is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Ocean?

In 2025, Ocean ranked #720 for boys, down from #591 the year before and #787 for girls, up from #833 the year before.

When was Ocean most popular?

Ocean peaked at #591 in 2024.