Sokrat - From Greek Sokrates "unsinking power"(sos "unsinking" and kratos "might", "power"). It is the name of Greek famous philosopher Socrates (469-399). In Arm the forms Sokrates, Sokrat (under the impression of Russian) are used till now.
Avakyan - is a name of Armenian origin. It derives from the Armenian word avag, meaning "oldest", perhaps signifying that a male ancestor was a prominent individual in his community. It may also mean "son of Avak".