Find out how popular the first name Panos has been for the last 36 years (from 1984 to 2019) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Panos by gender

Based on the last 36 years of data, Panos is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2019, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Panos.

The history of the first name Panos

The name Panos is of Greek origin and is a shortened form of the name Panagiotis, which means "all-holy" or "entirely holy" in Greek. The name Panagiotis is derived from the Greek words "pan" meaning "all" and "agios" meaning "holy" or "saint".

Panos has been a popular name in Greece for centuries and can be traced back to the Byzantine era. It was often given to children in honor of the Virgin Mary, who is referred to as "Panagia" in Greek, meaning "All-Holy".

One of the earliest known references to the name Panos can be found in the works of the Byzantine historian and scholar Niketas Choniates, who lived in the 12th century. He mentioned a man named Panos who was a notable figure in Constantinople during that time.

In the 15th century, there was a Greek scholar and philosopher named Panos Tragos, who was known for his translations of ancient Greek texts into Latin. He lived from around 1410 to 1490 and was an influential figure during the Renaissance.

Another notable figure in history with the name Panos was Panos Koromelas, a Greek revolutionary who fought against the Ottoman Empire during the Greek War of Independence in the early 19th century. He was a prominent military leader and played a significant role in the liberation of Greece.

In the 20th century, Panos Karnezis was a renowned Greek author and playwright. He was born in 1967 and is best known for his novels and short stories, which often explore themes of identity, migration, and cultural clashes. His works have been translated into several languages and have received critical acclaim.

Panos Vlahos was a Greek-American businessman and philanthropist who lived from 1927 to 2017. He founded the Vlahos Trust, a charitable organization that supports education and humanitarian causes in Greece and the United States.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Panos, which has been a part of Greek culture and tradition for centuries.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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