Names Agis

Agis

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
"leader," "ruler"
Scripts(How to write)
Άγις
Ἄγις(Ancient Greek)
Pronunciation
AH-gis
Agis(Classical Greek)
Popularity
The popularity of Agis is relatively low in modern times, particularly outside of Greece. It does not rank among the top 1000 baby names in the United States or other English-speaking countries.

cartoon of the name Agis
Cartoon of Agis

Agis Name meanings & History

"leader," "ruler". Derived from the Greek verb ἄγω (ago) meaning "to lead, to guide" as well as "to bring, to carry". It is closely related to the Greek verb ἡγέομαι (hegeomai) meaning "to go before, to lead (the way)" as well as "to guide". This name was borne by several kings of Sparta. Agis is a masculine name that is typically given to boys. It is more commonly used in Greece and other countries with a significant Greek population.

Zodiac Sign of Agis: Action Aries

Synonyms of Agis:

A: Assertive,Aggressive,Action,Angry,Ambitious,Argumentative

G: Gregarious,Genuine,Goof-off,Go-getter

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

S: Solidity,Security,Success,Sensuality,Social Standing,Status,Sex

Agis is:

  • a Informal name
  • a Unintellectual name
  • a Urban name

Famous People

There are several historical figures named Agis, including Agis I and Agis IV, both of whom were Spartan kings. The name has also been used in modern times by Greek politicians, athletes, and other public figures.

Related Names to Agis

Other Greek names with similar meanings to Agis include Alekos, Andreas, Ariston, Demetrios, and Kostas.

Alekos cartoon Alekos
Andreas cartoon Andreas
Ariston cartoon Ariston
Demetrios cartoon Demetrios
Kostas cartoon Kostas