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Achilles
Achilles is a boy name of Greek origin, meaning The hero of the Iliad.
- GenderBoy
- OriginGreek
- StyleOriginal
- Syllables3
- US rank#953
What does Achilles mean?
The hero of the Iliad
How popular is Achilles?
Achilles has been given to 2,978 babies in the United States since 1912, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.
About 1 in 8,639 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.
2,978
Babies named since 1912
2010s
Peak decade
Rising
Recent trend
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What does the name Achilles mean?
Achilles means The hero of the Iliad. It is of Greek origin.
Is Achilles a boy's or a girl's name?
Achilles is most often given to boys.
How popular is the name Achilles?
Achilles has been given to 2,978 babies in the United States since 1912, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.