Perseus vs Achilles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Perseus

Boy #1,293 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ravager, one who destroys"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,223 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who causes distress"

Origin: Greek

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Perseus Rank #1,293

Achilles Rank #1,223

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

Is Perseus or Achilles more popular?

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

What do Perseus and Achilles mean?

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

Are Perseus and Achilles boy or girl names?

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