Archimedes - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Archimedes \a-rchime-

is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "contemplating, pondering". The name of a brilliant Greek mathematician in the second century BC.

Archimedes has 2 variant forms: Arkimedes and Arquimedes.

Baby names that sound like Archimedes are Archimbald, Archimbaldo and Archaimbaud.

Archimedes is an uncommon first name for men and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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