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Argo

♂ Boy

Pronounced AR-goh /ˈɑr.ɡoʊ/High

Meaning: From the Greek argos, 'swift; shining; bright' — also the name of the Argo, the ship of Jason and the Argonauts; we note the ship-nameLow

In 30 seconds: Swift; bright: Argo is Greek. Bold, mythic, and warm (said 'AR-goh').
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningFrom the Greek argos, 'swift; shining; bright' — also the name of the Argo, the ship of Jason and the Argonauts; we note the ship-name
U.S. rank (2024)#8340 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 41

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419122024

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

Argo comes from the Greek argos, 'swift; shining; bright' — also the name of the Argo, the ship of Jason and the Argonauts (we note the ship-name). A bold, mythic name (said 'AR-goh').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern mythic name. Rare, swift-and-bright at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Argo means 'swift; shining; bright' in Greek — also the name of Jason's ship, the Argo — a bold, mythic name (we note the ship-name; said 'AR-goh').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Argo — Greek; ship-name

Variations

ArgosArgus

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Argo mean?

Argo is Greek for 'swift; shining; bright' — also the name of Jason's ship. We note the ship-name.

How do you pronounce Argo?

It's said AR-goh /ˈɑr.ɡoʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Argo a boy or girl name?

Argo is a boy's name.

How popular is Argo?

Argo is a very rare name in the U.S.

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