What origin is the name Archimedes?

Archimedes comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Archimedes a popular name?

Archimedes is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Archimedes?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Archimedes — for example Sophia, Chloe, Sofia. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Archimedes

Q: Is Archimedes a rare name?

Yes. Archimedes does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Archimedes

Archimedes

Boy

greek

4 syllables

Archimedes is a greek boy's name meaning "A Greek name meaning to think about first, famously borne by the ancient mathematician and inventor.".

The meaning of Archimedes is "A Greek name meaning to think about first, famously borne by the ancient mathematician and inventor." — a boy name of greek origin. At 10 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 4

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A Greek name meaning to think about first, famously borne by the ancient mathematician and inventor.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Archimedes

Very rare in US records

What does Archimedes mean?

Archimedes is a boy name of greek origin meaning "A Greek name meaning to think about first, famously borne by the ancient mathematician and inventor.".