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Argus

AR-gus

Rare & Uncommon ✦ Vintage

✦ Meaning

“Greek mythological figure with hundred eyes, representing vigilance and all-seeing wisdom. Rare and mythologically evocative.”

Popularity Over Time

Argus US popularity rank over timeRank 14157 in 2022 to rank 2258 in 1912. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#2258#8208#14157191219401960198020002023

Argus is not currently in the US top 1000.

Origin

Greek

Syllables

2

Style

GrandStrongLiterary

Famous Bearers

  • Argus (Greek mythology)

Collections

Literary Names → Mythological Names → Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Short & Strong → Two Syllables → Vintage Revival →

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Orion

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Caspian

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Theron

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Peregrine

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Leander

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Cross-Cultural Notes

Recognizable across cultures

People Also Ask

Greek mythological figure with hundred eyes, representing vigilance and all-seeing wisdom. Rare and mythologically evocative.

Argus is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. It's making a comeback as part of the vintage name wave.

Argus works beautifully as a full name and does not lend itself to an obvious short form. Most parents see that as a feature.

Names that pair beautifully with Argus include Orion, Caspian, Theron, Peregrine, Leander.