Perseus
Pronunciation: [ p-ERS-ee-uhs ]
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
Meaning & Origin
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #18,396
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Also a Boy Name
Perseus is also used as a boy name, ranked #1293.
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About the Name Perseus
Perseus is a girl name .
Is Perseus a boy or girl name? Perseus is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #18,396 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,293. Perseus is more commonly used as a boy name.
Perseus is currently ranked #18,396 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Perseus include Per, Pey, Perie, and Persie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Perseus include Persephone . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.