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Argus

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Pronounced AR-gus /ΛˆΙ‘Λr.Ι‘Ι™s/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek Argos/Argus, 'bright; shining,' the name of the hundred-eyed giant set to watch in myth, and Odysseus's faithful dog. Also familiar as Argus Filch in Harry Potter.Low

In 30 seconds: A watchful mythic name: Argus is the hundred-eyed giant, 'bright; watchful' (said 'AR-gus'). Bold and storied.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningFrom the Greek Argos/Argus, 'bright; shining,' the name of the hundred-eyed giant set to watch in myth, and Odysseus's faithful dog. Also familiar as Argus Filch in Harry Potter.
U.S. rank (2023)#9823 β†— Rising
2023 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1921
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 199

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 192119122023

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

Argus comes from the Greek for 'bright; shining,' the name of the hundred-eyed giant of myth and Odysseus's faithful hound. It reads bold and storied -- rare in the U.S. (said 'AR-gus').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, mythic, and bold.

Did you know? Argus is Greek for 'bright; shining' -- the hundred-eyed watchman of myth and Odysseus's loyal dog, and later Argus Filch in Harry Potter (said 'AR-gus').
Overall data confidence 46%
References -- Argus β€” Greek myth; hundred-eyed giant; 'bright, watchful'

Variations

ArgosArghusArgux

Nicknames

ArGus

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Argus mean?

Argus is Greek for 'bright; shining' -- the hundred-eyed watchman of myth (also Odysseus's loyal dog).

How do you pronounce Argus?

It's said AR-gus /ΛˆΙ‘Λr.Ι‘Ι™s/ -- two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Argus a boy or girl name?

Argus is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Argus?

Argus is an extremely rare, newly emerging name in the U.S.

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