What origin is the name Achilles?

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

Is Achilles a popular name?

Achilles 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 Achilles?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Achilles — for example Sophia, Chloe, Sofia. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Achilles

Q: Is Achilles a rare name?

Yes. Achilles 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 Achilles

Achilles

Boy

greek

3 syllables

Achilles is a greek boy's name meaning "A Greek name associated with the legendary hero of the Iliad, historically interpreted as without lips or referring to grief.".

With greek roots, Achilles is a boy name that means "A Greek name associated with the legendary hero of the Iliad, historically interpreted as without lips or referring to grief.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A Greek name associated with the legendary hero of the Iliad, historically interpreted as without lips or referring to grief.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Achilles

Very rare in US records

What does Achilles mean?

Achilles is a boy name of greek origin meaning "A Greek name associated with the legendary hero of the Iliad, historically interpreted as without lips or referring to grief.".