The baby name Sofos is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /soˈfos/ (soh-FOHS).
Sofos is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Sofos is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /soˈfos/ (soh-FOHS).
Sofos is Greek in Origin.
Sofos is a masculine given name of Greek origin, from σοφός (sophós), meaning “wise, learned, skilled.” The soph- root is familiar from Sophia and philosophy (“love of wisdom”), lending the name an intellectual, virtuous aura.
As a personal name, Sofos is rare in contemporary Greece and among the diaspora; it is more commonly encountered as a Greek surname. In classical usage, sophós functioned as an honorific epithet for poets, craftsmen, and sages, and it appears in compounds such as Sophocles (“glory of wisdom”). Variant forms and close relatives include Sophos (classical transliteration), the Scandinavian Sophus/Sofus (via Latin Sophus), and the feminine Sophia/Sophie/Sofía. Alternate spellings with accent, Sófos, may appear in Greek contexts. The name carries connotations of prudence, expertise, and cultivated intelligence, making it an understated, erudite choice.
Sofos is a genuine rarity. In all, it appears just 12 times, across 6 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CY | Girls | 0 | #125 | 1 | 3,755 |
| GR | 0 | #134 | 2 | 3,911 | |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #269 | 5 | 6,912 |
| AL | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 5,122 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
Sofos is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:
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