Axios

♂ Boy

Pronounced AK-see-os /ˈæk.si.ɒs/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek axios, 'worthy; deserving' - a word famously proclaimed at Orthodox ordinations ('Axios!', 'He is worthy!'). As a given name it is modern and rare.Low

In 30 seconds: A Greek word-name: Axios means 'worthy; deserving' (said 'AK-see-os'). Strong and distinctive.

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MeaningFrom the Greek axios, 'worthy; deserving' - a word famously proclaimed at Orthodox ordinations ('Axios!', 'He is worthy!'). As a given name it is modern and rare.

U.S. rank (2024)#11047

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 6

History & Origin

Axios comes from the Greek axios, 'worthy; deserving,' a word steeped in Orthodox liturgy. As a modern given name it is bold and rare, carrying a sense of merit - uncommon in the U.S. (said 'AK-see-os').

It appears only rarely as a given name in the U.S. Rare, word-based, and strong.

Did you know? Axios is the Greek for 'worthy' - the word cried out at Orthodox ordinations ('Axios!', 'He is worthy!'). As a first name it reads bold and meaningful, which we note honestly (said 'AK-see-os').

Overall data confidence 48%

References - Axios — Greek 'worthy'; Orthodox liturgical word

Variations

AxiusAxeosAxio

Nicknames

AxAxi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Axios mean?

Axios is Greek for 'worthy; deserving' - the word proclaimed at Orthodox ordinations.

How do you pronounce Axios?

It's said AK-see-os /ˈæk.si.ɒs/ - three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Axios a boy or girl name?

Axios is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Axios?

Axios is a rare name in the U.S.