Alcibiades Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Alcibiades

"A transliteration of the Ancient Greek male given name Ἀλκιβιάδης (Alkibiádēs), notably borne by Alcibiades (450–404 B.C.), a prominent Athenian statesman, orator, and general."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 1969 👥 5 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
A transliteration of the Ancient Greek male given name Ἀλκιβιάδης (Alkibiádēs), notably borne by Alcibiades (450–404 B.C.), a prominent Athenian statesman, orator, and general.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
5
Life Path
Number 11

📖 What Does Alcibiades Mean?

Alcibiades was an Athenian statesman and general. The last of the Alcmaeonidae, he played a major role in the second half of the Peloponnesian War as a strategic advisor, military commander, and politician, but subsequently fell from prominence.

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Alcibiades was an Athenian statesman and general. The last of the Alcmaeonidae, he played a major role in the second half of the Peloponnesian War as a strategic advisor, military commander, and politician, but subsequently fell from prominence.

Root Element
Alcibiades
Core Meaning
"A transliteration of the Ancient Greek male given name Ἀλκιβιάδης (Alkibiádēs), notably borne by Alcibiades (450–404 B.C.), a prominent Athenian statesman, orator, and general."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Alcibiades

A 1
L 3
C 3
I 9
B 2
I 9
A 1
D 4
E 5
S 1
SUM 11
11
Life Path
Intuition & Insight
7
Soul Urge
Wisdom & Introspection
4
Personality
Stability & Hard Work

Life Path 11 — Intuition & Insight: Highly intuitive, idealistic, and visionary.

📊 Alcibiades in Numbers

5 US bearers
1969 Peak year
Predominantly Male Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Alcibiades" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A transliteration of the Ancient Greek male given name Ἀλκιβιάδης (Alkibiádēs), notably borne by Alcibiades (450–404 B.C.), a prominent Athenian statesman, orator, and general.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

~5 people named Alcibiades in the US. Peaked in 1969 with 5 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Alcibiades?

The Life Path number for Alcibiades is 11, associated with Intuition & Insight. Soul Urge: 7. Personality: 4.

Is Alcibiades a boy or girl name?

Alcibiades is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.

How many people are named Alcibiades in the US?

Approximately 5 people in the United States are named Alcibiades. The name peaked in 1969 with 5 recorded uses.

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