Gender: Male
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Wise, The Name of the Great Greek Philosopher
Pronunciation: Sahk-ruh-teez, /ˈsɒkrəˌtiːz/, S AA K R AH T IY Z
Popularity Rank: #26,555
The name Socrates is of Greek origin and means 'whole, wise, power'. It is derived from the Greek word 'sokrates', which is composed of the elements 'sos' meaning 'whole' and 'kratos' meaning 'power, strength'.
The name Socrates is of Greek origin and means Wise, The Name of the Great Greek Philosopher, Used by Greek Families, Whole Power, Wise and powerful. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Socrates is commonly found in United States of America, Peru, Colombia, and 59 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: Sahk-ruh-teez
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈsɒkrəˌtiːz/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: S AA K R AH T IY Z
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
Z: Pronounce as in "zoo" (Z UW)
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At NamesLook, the name Socrates is recorded 1,413 times globally, ranking it as the 26,555th most common name worldwide.
Socrates is most prevalent in United States of America, with 280 occurrences, making it the 7,814th most popular name in the country.
In Cyprus, the name Socrates is found among 1 in every 930 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #7,814 | 1 : 6,461 |
| Peru | #3,029 | 1 : 4,821 |
| Colombia | #6,521 | 1 : 7,912 |
| Mexico | #5,407 | 1 : 6,481 |
| Bolivia | #3,331 | 1 : 5,522 |
| Greece | #1,536 | 1 : 1,829 |
| Spain | #9,007 | 1 : 13,069 |
| Brazil | #10,245 | 1 : 18,877 |
| Saudi Arabia | #46,353 | 1 : 80,339 |
| Chile | #10,005 | 1 : 19,801 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Socrates from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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