What origin is the name Peleus?

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

Is Peleus a popular name?

Peleus 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 Peleus?

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

Peleus

Q: Is Peleus a rare name?

Yes. Peleus 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 Peleus

Peleus

Boy

greek

2 syllables

Peleus is a greek boy's name meaning "A name from Greek mythology identifying the hero who was the king of the Myrmidons and the father of Achilles.".

Peleus is a boy name of greek origin meaning "A name from Greek mythology identifying the hero who was the king of the Myrmidons and the father of Achilles.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A name from Greek mythology identifying the hero who was the king of the Myrmidons and the father of Achilles.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Peleus

Very rare in US records

What does Peleus mean?

Peleus is a boy name of greek origin meaning "A name from Greek mythology identifying the hero who was the king of the Myrmidons and the father of Achilles.".

Is Peleus a rare name?

Yes. Peleus 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 Peleus

Sophia Chloe Sofia Zoey Penelope Zoe

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Names with a similar meaning to Peleus

Peleus means "A name from Greek mythology identifying the hero who was the king of the Myrmidons and the father of Achilles." — these names share that spirit.