Achilles vs Nova

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Achilles

Boy #1,223 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who causes distress"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Achilles Rank #1,223

Nova Rank #1,180

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 vs #1223 for Achilles.

Is Achilles or Nova more popular?

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 compared to Achilles at #1223 in the United States.

What do Achilles and Nova mean?

Achilles means "he who causes distress" (Greek origin). Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin).

Are Achilles and Nova boy or girl names?

Achilles is primarily a boy name. Nova is primarily a boy name.