Nova vs Perseus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nova

Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,293 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ravager, one who destroys"

Origin: Greek

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Nova Rank #1,180

Perseus Rank #1,293

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 vs #1293 for Perseus.

Is Nova or Perseus more popular?

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 compared to Perseus at #1293 in the United States.

What do Nova and Perseus mean?

Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin). Perseus means "ravager, one who destroys" (Greek origin).

Are Nova and Perseus boy or girl names?

Nova is primarily a boy name. Perseus is primarily a boy name.