Emrys vs Perseus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emrys

Boy #1,144 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"immortal, not mortal"

Origin: Greek via Welsh

Welsh Celtic British

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Boy #1,293 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ravager, one who destroys"

Origin: Greek

Greek American British

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Emrys Rank #1,144

Perseus Rank #1,293

Emrys is more popular, ranked #1144 vs #1293 for Perseus.

Is Emrys or Perseus more popular?

Emrys is more popular, ranked #1144 compared to Perseus at #1293 in the United States.

What do Emrys and Perseus mean?

Emrys means "immortal, not mortal" (Greek via Welsh origin). Perseus means "ravager, one who destroys" (Greek origin).

Are Emrys and Perseus boy or girl names?

Emrys is primarily a boy name. Perseus is primarily a boy name.