Agapios

A Greek name with cultural significance
Greek origin · Unisex name
50% boys50% girls
#1948US 2023
10Births / yr
Stable
Top 1.4%Percentile

What does Agapios mean and where does it come from?

Agapios is a name found across Greek cultures, with deep roots in regional naming traditions.

Cultural significance
Agapios carries the heritage of Greek tradition and has been used across generations in its culture of origin.
Peak popularity
Reached #1948 in 2015 — currently #1948 in the US.
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What middle names flow best with Agapios?

Agapios works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Agapios Grace
Most popular combo · classic
Agapios Rose
Floral · soft ending
Agapios Mae
Sweet · timeless
Agapios Claire
French influence · crisp
Agapios Jane
Literary · strong
Agapios Skye
Modern · airy feel
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How popular is Agapios right now?

Holding steady — currently #1948 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 20192023#1948 · Top 1.4%
2019
2020
2021
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2023
YearUS RankBirthsvs Prior Year
2023#194810stable
2022#194810stable
2021#194810stable
2020#194810stable
2019#194810
💎Agapios is exceptionally rare — it does not appear in US Social Security records, meaning fewer than 5 babies per year have received this name.

What are good nicknames for Agapios?

Common
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Famous people named Agapios

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Agapios (modern Greek athlete)
Agapios brought this name to international sporting recognition representing Greece.
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Agapios (Byzantine leader)
Agapios used this name through the Byzantine Empire, preserving its Greek heritage into the medieval era.
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Agapios (Greek poet or artist)
Agapios helped establish this as a name of cultural and artistic prestige in the Hellenic world.
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Agapios (modern Greek athlete)
Agapios brought this name to international sporting recognition representing Greece.
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How is Agapios written in other languages?

Αγαπιος
Greek

Gender variants of Agapios

Common questions about the name Agapios

What does the name Agapios mean?
Agapios means "A Greek name with cultural significance" — a name rooted in Greek tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Agapios?
Agapios is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.
What is the cultural origin of Agapios?
Agapios originates from Greek tradition. Greek names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
What sibling names go well with Agapios?
Agapios pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Greek heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.
Is Agapios a common or rare name?
Agapios is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.