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    Socrates

    Discover the meaning and origin of the name Socrates

    Socrates

    Boy
    greek
    3 syllables

    Socrates is a greek boy's name meaning "A Greek name famously associated with the ancient philosopher, meaning whole or sound power.".

    Socrates is a boy name of greek origin meaning "A Greek name famously associated with the ancient philosopher, meaning whole or sound power.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

    Origin
    greek
    Gender
    Boy
    Syllables
    3

    Meaning compiled from public name lists.

    Meaning

    A Greek name famously associated with the ancient philosopher, meaning whole or sound power.

    Popularity

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

    Quick answers about Socrates

    Very rare in US records

    What does Socrates mean?

    Socrates is a boy name of greek origin meaning "A Greek name famously associated with the ancient philosopher, meaning whole or sound power.".

    Is Socrates a rare name?

    Yes. Socrates does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

    Sister names that go with Socrates

    SophiaChloeSofiaZoeyPenelopeZoe

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    Names with a similar meaning to Socrates

    Socrates means "A Greek name famously associated with the ancient philosopher, meaning whole or sound power." — these names share that spirit.

    • Emma — "Whole or universal, complete" (german)
    • Caleb — "Faithful, whole-hearted" (hebrew)

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