Alpheus vs Argus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Argus

Boy #14,142 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"all-seeing, vigilant"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English Roman

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,142
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Arg

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Popularity Comparison

Alpheus Rank #14,221
Argus Rank #14,142

Argus is more popular, ranked #14142 vs #14221 for Alpheus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alpheus ___

No pairings available yet.

Argus ___

  • Argus James
  • Argus Henry
  • Argus William
  • Argus Thomas
  • Argus Oliver

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alpheus or Argus more popular?

Argus is more popular, ranked #14142 compared to Alpheus at #14221 in the United States.

What do Alpheus and Argus mean?

Argus means "all-seeing, vigilant" (Greek origin).

Are Alpheus and Argus boy or girl names?

Alpheus is primarily a boy name. Argus is primarily a boy name.

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