Argus
Boy name · Danish · Greek · Scandinavian
Meaningshining · Greek
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,045 in 1912
6 babies were named Argus in the US in 2025. It has dropped 3,193 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1912–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Argus you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Argus, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Argus would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryArgus first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1912, when it ranked #2,045. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendArgus has slipped 3,193 places over the last five years and now sits at #10,695. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Greek, Argus means “shining”. Our records link it to Danish, Greek and Scandinavian roots.
- OriginArgus is the #8 most popular Danish boy name in the US. That's out of 15 Danish boy and unisex names in our list.
About the name Argus
Argus is a boy name of Danish, Greek and Scandinavian origin meaning “shining”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-gus”. US birth records list Argus for boys from 1912 to 2025, in 27 of those 114 years. Its best year was 1912, when it ranked #2,045 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:Danish namesGreek namesScandinavian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 8.4 | 119,403 boys |
| 1920s | 6.9 | 144,718 boys |
| 1930s | 3.3 | 300,300 boys |
| 1940s | 0.8 | 1,298,701 boys |
| 2010s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 boys |
| 2020s | 2.7 | 368,098 boys |
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Questions about the name Argus
What does the name Argus mean?
Argus means “shining” in Greek.
What is the origin of the name Argus?
Argus has Danish, Greek, Scandinavian roots in our records. Other Danish names include Lucas, Johan, Viggo.
Is Argus a boy or girl name?
Argus is a boy name.
How popular is the name Argus?
Argus ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1912 (#2,045).