Achilles
uh-KIL-eez
Popularity
#1221
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Origin
Greek
Total Births
3,691
Peak Year
#257 in 2018
First Recorded
1912
Style
Mythological, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
From the Greek name Akhilleus, of uncertain meaning but often associated with 'grief' or 'pain of the people'. A hero in Greek mythology.
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Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Achilles
Legendary Greek hero of the Trojan War.
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