Perseus vs Emrys

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Perseus

Boy #1,293 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ravager, one who destroys"

Origin: Greek

Greek American British

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Boy #1,144 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"immortal, not mortal"

Origin: Greek via Welsh

Welsh Celtic British

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Perseus Rank #1,293

Emrys Rank #1,144

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

Is Perseus or Emrys more popular?

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

What do Perseus and Emrys mean?

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

Are Perseus and Emrys boy or girl names?

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