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Argus

Pronunciation
[Ar-gus]
Gender
Male
Meaning
Vigilant
Origin
Danish
A giant with a hundred eyes.

Argus Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 199 baby boys have been named Argus. The name peaked in 1921 with 13 US births that year (rank #2381).

Top States for Argus

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Argus births are: Arkansas (16).

Other Danish-Origin Names Like Argus

If you like Argus's Danish origin, consider these related names: Abellona, Agneta, Almeta, Anders, Annemette. Browse all Danish names →

5-Letter Names Starting with A

Names with Argus's exact length and starting letter: Aahan, Aaric, Aaron, Abasi, Abban.

Quick Facts About Argus

87
Danish baby names in our dictionary
48
Danish male names
488
5-letter A-names in our dictionary
1,087
A-male names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

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Compare Argus to Other Popular Names

Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Argus against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).

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