Achilles vs Gerald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Achilles

Boy #1,223 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who causes distress"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Achilles Rank #1,223

Gerald Rank #1,168

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1223 for Achilles.

Is Achilles or Gerald more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Achilles at #1223 in the United States.

What do Achilles and Gerald mean?

Achilles means "he who causes distress" (Greek origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Achilles and Gerald boy or girl names?

Achilles is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.