Achilles vs Perseus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Achilles

Boy #1,223 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who causes distress"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,293 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ravager, one who destroys"

Origin: Greek

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Achilles Rank #1,223

Perseus Rank #1,293

Achilles is more popular, ranked #1223 vs #1293 for Perseus.

Is Achilles or Perseus more popular?

Achilles is more popular, ranked #1223 compared to Perseus at #1293 in the United States.

What do Achilles and Perseus mean?

Achilles means "he who causes distress" (Greek origin). Perseus means "ravager, one who destroys" (Greek origin).

Are Achilles and Perseus boy or girl names?

Achilles is primarily a boy name. Perseus is primarily a boy name.