Perseus
Pronunciation: [ p-ERS-ee-uhs ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Perseus first appeared in US Social Security records in 2007.
Over 32 babies have been named Perseus in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Perseus is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #18,396 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #18,396
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Perseus is also used as a boy name, ranked #1293.
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About the Name Perseus
Perseus is a girl name .
Is Perseus a boy or girl name? Perseus is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #18,396 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,293. Perseus is more commonly used as a boy name.
Perseus is currently ranked #18,396 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Perseus include Per, Pers, Persy, Persie, Eus, Eusy, Eusie, Pey, Peie, and Perkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Perseus include Persephone . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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