Diomedes
Greek · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Diomedes
The name Diomedes means "thought of Zeus" or "counsel of Zeus," derived from the Greek elements *Dios* (of Zeus) and *medomai* (to think, to plan).
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Etymology
The name Diomedes means "thought of Zeus" or "counsel of Zeus," derived from the Greek elements *Dios* (of Zeus) and *medomai* (to think, to plan). It originates from ancient Greek culture and mythology, notably borne by a hero of the Trojan War in Homer's *Iliad*, and is used in classical Greek and later Western contexts, though not tied to a specific religion.
Diomedes currently ranks #9,658 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1989.
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