Diógenes

Diógenes is a boy's name of Portuguese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Diógenes at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Diógenes

Diógenes belongs to the Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Diógenes first appears in Social Security records in 1970. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3953 in 1970, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 153 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Diógenes in US records

First recorded (US)
1970
Best US rank
#3953 in 1970
Peak year
1991
Total since 1880
153

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Diógenes mean?

The meaning of Diógenes is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Portuguese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Diógenes a boy or girl name?

Diógenes is a boy name.

What origin is the name Diógenes?

Diógenes comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Diógenes?

Diógenes first appears in US records in 1970. Its best-ever ranking was #3953 in 1970, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.