Achilles
ach(il)-les
US Popularity:2357
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Pain or grief of the people
Myth lovers are sure to swoon for the baby name Achilles. Traditionally a boy's name, Achilles derives from the Greek term ákhos, meaning “pain” or “grief,” and ,i>lāós, meaning “people,” which can be interpreted as “pain or grief of the people.” The title might also refer to the Achelous River in Western Greece. Most notably, though, Achilles was a leading character in Homer's Iliad and the brave hero of the Trojan War. Known for his strength, courage, and loyalty, Achilles is possibly most famous for his fatal flaw: his heel. Held by the foot and dipped into the River Styx by his mother, Thetis, Achilles was all but immortal, besides his dry heel. With a heroic name like Achilles and a parent wary of the story, baby will live the life you dreamed for them.
Achilles Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Achilles is currently #1950 on The Bump
Boy:Achilles is currently #583 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Achilles is currently #2357 in U.S. births
Boy:Achilles is currently #793 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#2357
in 2022
- 83
from 2021
Sources
Name Doctor, Achilles
Behind the Name, Achilles, November 2020
WordSense Dictionary, Achilles
Online Etymology Dictionary, Achilles, October 2017
Britannica, Achilles, November 2023
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky pg. 326
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