Achilles

Boy's name

Achilles is a Greek name derived from the word "achos," meaning "pain" or "distress."

U.S. births in 2023 164 Falling
Peak year 2018

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Achilles Alferaki - Russian composer and conductor.
  • Achilles Fang - Chinese-American scholar and translator.
  • Achilles Kalangis - Greek footballer.
  • Achilles Kallergis - Greek politician.
  • Achilles Liarmakopoulos - Greek trombonist.
  • Achilles Rizzoli - American artist and architect.
  • Achilles Tsaltas - Greek journalist and editor.
  • Achilles Zavallis - Greek footballer.
  • Achilles Zaluar - Brazilian sociologist.
  • Achilles Zavatta - French clown and circus performer.

Brothers for Achilles

Boy names closely related to Achilles

Sisters for Achilles

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