Diogenes
dye-AH-jeh-neez
Diogenes is a boy’s name of Greek origin, meaning “Diogenes is a Greek name meaning 'born of Zeus'. It's derived from 'Dios' (of Zeus) and 'genes' (born).”, and peaked in popularity in 1991.
What Diogenes Means
“Diogenes is a Greek name meaning 'born of Zeus'. It's derived from 'Dios' (of Zeus) and 'genes' (born).”
The Story of Diogenes
A name from ancient Greece, carried by a philosopher who challenged convention, speaks of profound intellect and fierce independence.
Diogenes, appearing in records from the 1970s, is a Greek name meaning 'born of Zeus.' It is composed of 'Dios,' meaning 'of Zeus,' and 'genes,' meaning 'born.' This name connects directly to the highest order of divinity and a powerful lineage.
You sense in your son a deep thinker, someone who questions the status quo and walks their own path. Diogenes is a name that fits a boy with a sharp intellect and an independent spirit, who will find his own wisdom.
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Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Diogenes of Sinope
Greek philosopher of Cynic school
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#10 in 1991
Total Births
153
First Recorded
1970
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