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Argelis

♂ Boy

Pronounced ar-HEH-lees /ɑːrˈxɛ.liːs/Low

Meaning: Argelis is a name used among Spanish-speaking families, borne by both men and women and connected to Argelia, the Spanish name for Algeria, and to the related Argelis. Its exact root is uncertain, so its sense is best tied to that Argelia connection rather than invented.Low

In 30 seconds: Argelis is a Latino name linked to the Spanish Argelia and Argelis (said ar-HEH-lees). It saw brief masculine use in the early nineteen-eighties.
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Origin LowSpanish
MeaningArgelis is a name used among Spanish-speaking families, borne by both men and women and connected to Argelia, the Spanish name for Algeria, and to the related Argelis. Its exact root is uncertain, so its sense is best tied to that Argelia connection rather than invented.
U.S. rank (1990)#8189 ↘ Falling
1990 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1981
Total births (all-time)≈ 36

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198119811990

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

Argelis is a name found in Latino families, connected to Argelia, the Spanish name for the country Algeria, and to the closely related Argelis. It is used for both men and women. Its exact origin is uncertain, so its meaning is best left to that Argelia link rather than a fabricated root. In American records its masculine use was light, with a small peak in the early nineteen-eighties.

Argelis was never a common name. It appeared in United States records only in small numbers, reaching its small peak in the early nineteen-eighties.

Did you know? Argelis is used across the Spanish-speaking world for both men and women, sharing ground with Argelia, the Spanish name for Algeria.
Overall data confidence 30%
References - Argelis — Latino name; linked to Argelia (Algeria); origin uncertain

Variations

ArgeliaArgelysArgenis

Nicknames

ArgeLis

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Argelis mean?

It is a Latino name linked to the Spanish Argelia and Argelis, of uncertain root.

How do you pronounce Argelis?

It is said ar-HEH-lees /ɑːrˈxɛ.liːs/, three syllables.

Is Argelis a boy or girl name?

Argelis is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Argelis?

It has always been rare in the United States, reaching its small peak in the early nineteen-eighties.

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