Name Meaning & Origin
"A transliteration of the Ancient Greek male given name Διογένης (Diogénēs)."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Diogenes was a Greek philosopher and one of the founders of Cynic philosophy.
Diogenes was a Greek philosopher and one of the founders of Cynic philosophy.
Life Path 6 — Nurturing & Responsibility: Compassionate, family-oriented, and generous.
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Root element "Diogenes" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A transliteration of the Ancient Greek male given name Διογένης (Diogénēs).".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~153 people named Diogenes in the US. Peaked in 1991 with 10 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Diogenes is 6, associated with Nurturing & Responsibility. Soul Urge: 7. Personality: 8.
Diogenes is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.
Approximately 153 people in the United States are named Diogenes. The name peaked in 1991 with 10 recorded uses.
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