Alcibiades
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Alcibiades first appeared in US Social Security records in 1969.
Over 5 babies have been named Alcibiades in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Alcibiades is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,771 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,771
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Alcibiades
Alcibiades is a boy name .
Alcibiades is currently ranked #28,771 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Alcibiades include Alc, Alci, Alciy, Alciie, Alcib, Alciby, Alcibie, Des, Desy, Desie, Ades, and Aly. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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