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Boy Name

Achilles

"Pain, grief, hero of the Iliad"

Ranked #1221 for boys

About the Name Achilles

Meaning

Pain, grief, hero of the Iliad

Origin

Greek

Gender

Boy

First Letter

A

Boy Rank

#1221

Achilles is a boy name of Greek origin. The name means "Pain, grief, hero of the Iliad" and Currently ranked #1221 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with A or explore other Greek names.

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Popularity Over Time

#5
1950
#5
1960
#29
1970
#29
1980
#43
1990
#696
2000
#1834
2010
#901
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Achilles

  • A( Achilles (Greek hero)

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Quick Facts

Syllables
3
Letters
8
Starts with
A
Origin
Greek

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