Boy · #3,260 in 2026

Delphis

The Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB) is one of the oldest Antwerp ship-owners. It is controlled by the Saverys family who also own major stakes in the Exmar and Euronav groups.

Current Rank
#3,260
Peak Rank
#2,986 (1921)
Total Babies
60
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1913
First Year
1924
Last Year
1921
Peak Year
#2986
Peak Rank
60
Total Count
9
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Delphis

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

The Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB) is one of the oldest Antwerp ship-owners. It is controlled by the Saverys family who also own major stakes in the Exmar and Euronav groups.

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Origin & history
CMB was founded in 1895 under the name Compagnie Belge Maritime du Congo (CBMC). At the request of Leopold II of Belgium and with support from British investors, a maritime connection was opened with Congo Free State . On 6 February 1895 the CMBC ship Léopoldville was the first to leave port of Antwerp for Congo Free State . For sixty years the Congo boats ( Kongoboten ) were a constant presence in the port of Antwerp. In 1930 CBMC acquired Lloyd Royal Belge , another Belgian shipowner. The name of the new company became Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB), and new lines were opened towards America

The Story of Delphis

Delphis first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1913, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1921, when 9 Delphiss were born — ranking #2,986 that year. As of 2026, Delphis ranks #3,260 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 60 Delphiss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Delphis

Phonetically similar names — useful when Delphis is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Delphis

What does the name Delphis mean?
The Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB) is one of the oldest Antwerp ship-owners. It is controlled by the Saverys family who also own major stakes in the Exmar and Euronav groups.
How popular is Delphis in 2026?
In 2026, Delphis ranks #3,260 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Delphis most popular?
Delphis reached its peak popularity in 1921, ranking #2,986 that year with 9 babies given the name.
Is Delphis a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Delphis is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Delphis?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Delphis include Virge, Speed, Greely. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Delphis

Delphis is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1913 and has accumulated 60 births in the dataset. Delphis's peak popularity came in 1921 when it ranked #2,986. Use the chart and map above to compare Delphis's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.