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Archimedes

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Pronounced ar-kih-MEE-deez /ˌɑr.kɪˈmi.diz/Medium

Meaning: From Greek Archimedes — 'master of thought; ruler of the mind' (arche, 'ruler', plus medos, 'thought, mind')Medium

In 30 seconds: Master of thought: Archimedes is the great Greek mathematician — 'master of thought; ruler of the mind'. Brilliant, classic, and warm.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningFrom Greek Archimedes — 'master of thought; ruler of the mind' (arche, 'ruler', plus medos, 'thought, mind')
U.S. rank (2024)#5444 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 182

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320072024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Archimedes comes from Greek Archimedes — from arche, 'ruler, first, master', plus medos, 'thought, mind' — 'master of thought; ruler of the mind'. Borne by Archimedes of Syracuse, the supreme mathematician, physicist, and inventor of antiquity (who cried 'Eureka!' in his bath). A brilliant, distinguished, classic name (said 'ar-kih-MEE-deez'; nickname Archie).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, master-of-thought at the root, and brilliant.

Did you know? Archimedes means 'master of thought; ruler of the mind' (Greek arche, 'ruler', plus medos, 'thought') — borne by the supreme ancient mathematician and inventor who cried 'Eureka!'; a brilliant, classic name (said 'ar-kih-MEE-deez').
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Archimedes — etymology

Variations

ArquimedesArchimede

Nicknames

Archie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Archimedes mean?

Archimedes is Greek for 'master of thought; ruler of the mind' (the great mathematician).

How do you pronounce Archimedes?

It's said ar-kih-MEE-deez /ˌɑr.kɪˈmi.diz/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Archimedes a boy or girl name?

Archimedes is a boy's name.

How popular is Archimedes?

Archimedes is a rare name in the U.S.

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