Athanasios
Athanasios: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Athanasios
- Alternative form of Athanasius, a male given name from Ancient Greek.
Etymology
From Greek Αθανάσιος (Athanásios) and Ancient Greek Ἀθανάσιος (Athanásios), from α- (a-, “a-, un-, non-”) + θάνατος (thánatos, “dying”) + -ιος (-ios, “-y: forming adjectives”). Doublet of Athanasius and Afanasy.
How popular is Athanasios?
Since 1880, 1,284 boys in the U.S. have been named Athanasios. Its highest rank for boys was #1330 in 1973. In 2025, 22 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Athanasios FAQ
What does the name Athanasios mean?
Alternative form of Athanasius, a male given name from Ancient Greek. From Greek Αθανάσιος (Athanásios) and Ancient Greek Ἀθανάσιος (Athanásios), from α- (a-, “a-, un-, non-”) + θάνατος (thánatos, “dying”) + -ιος (-ios, “-y: forming adjectives”). Doublet of Athanasius and Afanasy.
What is the origin of the name Athanasios?
Athanasios is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Athanasios?
Since 1880, 1,284 boys in the U.S. have been named Athanasios. Its highest rank for boys was #1330 in 1973. In 2025, 22 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Athanasios a boy or girl name?
Athanasios is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 1,284 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.