Emrys vs Perseus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emrys

Boy #1,144 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"immortal, not mortal"

Origin: Greek via Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Celtic British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,144
Total SSA Count
184
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Rys

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Perseus

Boy #1,293 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ravager, one who destroys"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,293
Total SSA Count
152
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Percy

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Popularity Comparison

Emrys Rank #1,144
Perseus Rank #1,293

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emrys ___

  • Emrys Rhys
  • Emrys Llewellyn
  • Emrys Arthur
  • Emrys Owen
  • Emrys Finn
  • Emrys Caden

Perseus ___

  • Perseus James
  • Perseus Alexander
  • Perseus Gray
  • Perseus John
  • Perseus Leon
  • Perseus August

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emrys

Rhys Gwyneth Taliesin Elspeth Seren

If you choose Perseus

Achilles Theseus Andromeda Athena Orion

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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