In all the world, Diogenes (Diogenes 
, Diógenes 
, Диоген 
) is a common masculine given name. The first name Diogenes is habitual in Latin America and the Caribbean, particularly the Dominican Republic, where it is quite a common masculine name, Panama, and Brazil, where it is quite a rare masculine name. In absolute terms, it is commonest in Brazil, Philippines, and Peru. Very seldom, Diogenes is the last name as well as the forename.
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| Diogenes | Philippines, Dominican Republic, Brazil, Peru, Venezuela |
| Diógenes | Dominican Republic, Brazil, Mexico, Peru, Venezuela |
| Диоген | Russia |
| Діоген | Ukraine |
Diogenes is also a name for the fictitious and mythical characters: Diogenes Small , the fictional character created by Colin Dexter in the Inspector Morse series of books.
| diogenes of ephesus ancient Greek olympics winner of 1st century A.D., TR (b. 100) |
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| diogenes of byzantium Early 2nd century bishop of Byzantium (b. 100) |
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diogenes of babylon Ancient Greek philosopher of the Stoic school (b. 240) |
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| diogenes of oenoanda ancient Greek philosopher, TR (b. 200) |
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| diogenes of tarsus Greek philosopher, TR (b. 200) |
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| diogenes euergetes Ancient Greek garrison commander (b. 300) |
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| pseudo-leon diogenes (b. 1100) |
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| diogenes angelakos Director:Electronics Research Laboratory/professor emeritus of electronic engineering/University of California, US (b. 1920) |
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diogenes neves (b. 1967) |
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diogenes zagonel Brazilian volleyball player, BR (b. 1981) |
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| diogenes allen American philosopher and theologian (1932-2013), US (b. 1932) |
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| diogenes gonçalves fantini Brazilian politician, BR (b. 1947) |
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| diogenes luis basegio Brazilian doctor and politician, BR (b. 1956) |
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| diogenes tolentino oliveira politician from Brazil, BR (b. 1966) |
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| diogenes celis jimenez PE (b. 1956) |
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