Argus - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Argus \a-

is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "vigilant guardian". Greek mythology: a creature with 100 eyes, who was later changed into a peacock with eyes on its tail-feathers.

Argus has 1 variant form: Argos.

Baby names that sound like Argus are Erix, Ericson and Erikson.

Argus 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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