What origin is the name Achates?

Achates comes from spanish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Achates a popular name?

Achates is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Achates?

Names from the same spanish tradition pair naturally with Achates — for example Elena, Ximena, Lola. You can browse more on our spanish names page.

Achates

Q: Is Achates a rare name?

Yes. Achates does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Achates

Achates

Boy

spanish

3 syllables

Achates is a spanish boy's name meaning "Of Spanish and Greek origin, this name refers to a faithful friend of Aeneas. It has become a symbol of loyalty and steadfast companionship.".

The meaning of Achates is "Of Spanish and Greek origin, this name refers to a faithful friend of Aeneas. It has become a symbol of loyalty and steadfast companionship." — a boy name of spanish origin. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: spanish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Of Spanish and Greek origin, this name refers to a faithful friend of Aeneas. It has become a symbol of loyalty and steadfast companionship.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Achates

Very rare in US records

What does Achates mean?

Achates is a boy name of spanish origin meaning "Of Spanish and Greek origin, this name refers to a faithful friend of Aeneas. It has become a symbol of loyalty and steadfast companionship.".

Is Achates a rare name?

Yes. Achates does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Achates

Elena Ximena Lola Catalina Carmen Jimena

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Names with a similar meaning to Achates

Achates means "Of Spanish and Greek origin, this name refers to a faithful friend of Aeneas. It has become a symbol of loyalty and steadfast companionship." — these names share that spirit.