Argo as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Argo

What is the meaning of the name Argo ?

The baby name Argo is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɑrɡoʊ/ (AR-go).

Argo is Greek in Origin.

Argo is a masculine name drawn from Ancient Greek Argō (Ἀργώ), the famed ship that carried Jason and the Argonauts. The ship’s name likely stems from the Greek adjective argos, meaning “swift” or “bright, shining,” though classical sources also link it to its builder Argos/Argus, yielding the sense “Argus’s ship.” The name resonates with celestial lore through Argo Navis, the great southern constellation later divided into Carina, Vela, and Puppis.

As a given name, Argo was not standard in antiquity and appears sporadically in modern times across Europe and the Anglophone world. It has seen its steadiest use in Estonia since the mid-20th century, where several notable bearers have kept it familiar. Related forms include Argos (Greek) and Argus (Latin/English). Usage is typically masculine, and no widely accepted feminine counterpart exists. Meanings center on speed, brilliance, and adventurous voyaging.