Perseus vs Nova

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Perseus

Boy #1,293 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ravager, one who destroys"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Perseus Rank #1,293

Nova Rank #1,180

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

Is Perseus or Nova more popular?

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

What do Perseus and Nova mean?

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

Are Perseus and Nova boy or girl names?

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