Archimedes
Meaning
"first among thinkers"
Origin: Ancient Greek
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #5,616
- Total SSA Count
- 17
- Syllables
- 5
- Formality
- Formal
- Nicknames
- Archie, Archi
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"first among thinkers"
Origin: Ancient Greek
"devoted to Demeter, of the earth goddess"
Origin: Greek
Archimedes is more popular, ranked #5616 vs #5642 for Demetrious.
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Archimedes is more popular, ranked #5616 compared to Demetrious at #5642 in the United States.
Archimedes means "first among thinkers" (Ancient Greek origin). Demetrious means "devoted to Demeter, of the earth goddess" (Greek origin).
Archimedes is primarily a boy name. Demetrious is primarily a boy name.