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Diomedes

♂ Boy

Pronounced dy-uh-MEE-deez /daɪ.əˈmi.diz/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek Diomedes, 'godlike cunning; divine plan' (Dios, 'of Zeus/divine', + medos, 'cunning/counsel'); a great Greek hero of the Trojan War; we note the heroLow

In 30 seconds: Godlike cunning; divine plan: Diomedes is a Greek hero of the Trojan War. Bold, classic, and warm (said 'dy-uh-MEE-deez'). We note the hero.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningFrom the Greek Diomedes, 'godlike cunning; divine plan' (Dios, 'of Zeus/divine', + medos, 'cunning/counsel'); a great Greek hero of the Trojan War; we note the hero
U.S. rank (1997)#9658 ↘ Falling
1997 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1989
Total births (all-time)≈ 21

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198919791997

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

Diomedes comes from the Greek Diomedes, 'godlike cunning; divine plan' (Dios, 'of Zeus/divine', + medos, 'cunning/counsel'); a great Greek hero of the Trojan War (we note the hero). A bold, classic name (said 'dy-uh-MEE-deez').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, godlike-cunning at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Diomedes is 'godlike cunning; divine plan' in Greek (Dios + medos) — a great Greek hero of the Trojan War — a bold, storied name (we note the hero; said 'dy-uh-MEE-deez').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Diomedes — Greek mythology; hero

Variations

Diomede

Nicknames

Dio

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Diomedes mean?

Diomedes is Greek for 'godlike cunning; divine plan' (Dios + medos); a great hero of the Trojan War. We note the hero.

How do you pronounce Diomedes?

It's said dy-uh-MEE-deez /daɪ.əˈmi.diz/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Diomedes a boy or girl name?

Diomedes is a boy's name.

How popular is Diomedes?

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

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