Sophocles - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Sophocles \s(o)-phoc-

is of Greek origin. Name of the great classical Greek playwright who wrote "Oedipus the King".

Sophocles 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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