Aristotle
Aristotle: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæɹɪˌstɒtəl/ · [ˈæɹɪˌstɒtᵊɫ̩]
Meaning and origin of Aristotle
- A male given name.
Etymology
Via Latin Aristotelēs from Ancient Greek Ἀριστοτέλης (Aristotélēs).
How popular is Aristotle?
Since 1880, 1,017 boys in the U.S. have been named Aristotle. Its highest rank for boys was #2408 in 1973. In 2025, 18 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Aristotle
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Aristotle
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Aristotle FAQ
What does the name Aristotle mean?
A male given name. Via Latin Aristotelēs from Ancient Greek Ἀριστοτέλης (Aristotélēs).
How popular is the name Aristotle?
Since 1880, 1,017 boys in the U.S. have been named Aristotle. Its highest rank for boys was #2408 in 1973. In 2025, 18 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Aristotle a boy or girl name?
Aristotle is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 1,017 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.