Eutychus
/Y-UW-T-IH-K-AH-S/
From Greek eutychēs, meaning 'fortunate', 'lucky', or 'of good fortune', from eu ('good') and tychē ('fortune', 'chance'). In Acts (20:9–12) Eutychus is the young man at Troas who fell from a window during Paul's long sermon and was raised back to life, giving this name of good fortune a dramatic, life-affirming narrative in the New Testament.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Eutychus is a Christian boy name of Greek origin, meaning “From Greek eutychēs, meaning 'fortunate', 'lucky', or 'of good fortune', from eu ('good') and tychē ('fortune', 'chance'). In Acts (20:9–12) Eutychus is the young man at Troas who fell from a window during Paul's long sermon and was raised back to life, giving this name of good fortune a dramatic, life-affirming narrative in the New Testament.”.
Eutychus is a boy's name of Greek origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "From Greek eutychēs, meaning 'fortunate', 'lucky', or 'of good fortune', from eu ('good') and tychē ('fortune', 'chance'). In Acts (20:9–12) Eutychus is the young man at Troas who fell from a window during Paul's long sermon and was raised back to life, giving this name of good fortune a dramatic, life-affirming narrative in the New Testament." and belongs to the Prosperity cluster — names wishing abundance and flourishing life.
Common among European, Greek families, Eutychus carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Eutychus
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Eutychus lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Eutychus's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Eutychus's saint & feast day →What does Eutychus's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Eutychus resonates in either tradition.
Eutychus's destiny number is 5 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Eutychus's full reading →
Does Eutychus go with your family's names?
Eutychus breaks into 7 sounds: /Y-UW-T-IH-K-AH-S/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Eutychus sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Eutychus beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Eutychus — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Eutychus
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Eutychus
What does the name Eutychus mean?
Eutychus means "From Greek eutychēs, meaning 'fortunate', 'lucky', or 'of good fortune', from eu ('good') and tychē ('fortune', 'chance'). In Acts (20:9–12) Eutychus is the young man at Troas who fell from a window during Paul's long sermon and was raised back to life, giving this name of good fortune a dramatic, life-affirming narrative in the New Testament.." It is a boy name of Greek origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Eutychus a boy or girl name?
Eutychus is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Eutychus?
Eutychus is of Greek origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among European, Greek families.
Is Eutychus a Christian name?
Yes. Eutychus is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Greek origin.
What does Eutychus mean in Greek?
Eutychus originates from Greek, where it means "From Greek eutychēs, meaning 'fortunate', 'lucky', or 'of good fortune', from eu ('good') and tychē ('fortune', 'chance'). In Acts (20:9–12) Eutychus is the young man at Troas who fell from a window during Paul's long sermon and was raised back to life, giving this name of good fortune a dramatic, life-affirming narrative in the New Testament.."
What are common nicknames for Eutychus?
Common short forms of Eutychus include Euty, Euti.
What is the numerology of Eutychus?
Eutychus has a Pythagorean destiny number of 5 — freedom and adventurous change.
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