Achilles vs Percy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Achilles

Boy #1,223 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who causes distress"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

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Achilles Rank #1,223

Percy Rank #1,256

Achilles is more popular, ranked #1223 vs #1256 for Percy.

Is Achilles or Percy more popular?

Achilles is more popular, ranked #1223 compared to Percy at #1256 in the United States.

What do Achilles and Percy mean?

Achilles means "he who causes distress" (Greek origin). Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin).

Are Achilles and Percy boy or girl names?

Achilles is primarily a boy name. Percy is primarily a boy name.