Born of Zeus
Derived from the Greek elements 'Dios' (referring to the god Zeus) and 'genes' (meaning born or produced). It is most famously associated with the Cynic philosopher who lived in a barrel and sought an honest man.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Diogenes in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Greek philosopher and one of the founders of Cynicism
Biographer of the Greek philosophers
The eccentric protagonist of Thomas Carlyle's Sartor Resartus · Sartor Resartus
