Pericles

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Pericles is ranked #32149 in popularity for boy names.

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Boy Name #32,149 Most Popular Hidden Gem 8 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Pericles is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Pericles often also consider Madysen, Worn, Lyla .

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Popularity Over Time

#32,149

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #32,149
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Per Pey Perie Periie

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Lyla Boy Arabic (layla) / Hebrew (lila) Elvia Boy Latin Sprague Boy Old French Dea Boy Proto-Indo-European Laurencio Boy Latin Madysen Boy Germanic Allistor Boy Greek Alexandros via Scottish Gaelic

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pericles

Is Pericles a boy or girl name?

Pericles is primarily used as a boy name.

How popular is the name Pericles?

Pericles is currently ranked #32149 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Pericles?

Common nicknames for Pericles include Per, Pey, Perie, and Periie.

Is Pericles a common or rare name?

Pericles is an uncommon name, ranked #32149 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Pericles

Pericles is a boy name .

Pericles is currently ranked #32,149 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Pericles include Per, Pey, Perie, and Periie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.