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2009

First Year

2026

Last Year

2022

Peak Year

#5212

Peak Rank

111

Total Count

10

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Achilleus

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures. 

Achilleus is a name with multiple cultural origins: Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek.

Origin data from [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/). 

### Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

* Greek Mythology
* Ancient Greek

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## The Story of Achilleus

American parents first put Achilleus on the record books as a baby boy name in 2009, with 5 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 18 Achilleuss were born — ranking #5,212 that year. The 2020s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 70% of all recorded Achilleuss. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #7,854 among baby boy names with 5 births, falling sharply (-41%). In total, more than 111 Achilleuss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

## Popularity by State

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## Variants & Related Forms of Achilleus

Foreign forms, alternate spellings, and nicknames that share roots with Achilleus. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* [Achilles](/achilles)

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## Names that sound like Achilleus

Phonetically similar names — useful when Achilleus is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* [Achilleas](/achilleas)
* Achillea
* [Achilles](/achilles)
* Achillean
* [Achille](/achille)
* Acholous
* Skilless
* Aculeus
* [Akela](/akela)
* Echoless
* Eggless
* Akella

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Achilleus

What does the name Achilleus mean?

Achilleus is a name with multiple cultural origins: Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek.

What is the origin of the name Achilleus?

Achilleus has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek.

How popular is Achilleus in 2026?

In 2026, Achilleus ranks #7,854 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Achilleus most popular?

Achilleus reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #5,212 that year with 18 babies given the name.

Is Achilleus a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Achilleus is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Achilleus?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Achilleus include Matin, Trillion, Gedalya. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

What are nicknames or variants of Achilleus?

Common variants and related forms of Achilleus include Achilles. These cover foreign-language equivalents, alternate spellings, and short forms.

## Similar Names

[👦MatinPeak #5212](/matin)[👦TrillionPeak #5212](/trillion)[👦GedalyaPeak #5212](/gedalya)[👦MiccoPeak #5212](/micco)[👦AlyusPeak #5212](/alyus)[👦RahmPeak #5212](/rahm)[👦WeslynPeak #5212](/weslyn)[👦ZameirPeak #5212](/zameir)

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## About the name Achilleus 

Achilleus is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2009 and has accumulated 111 births in the dataset. Achilleus's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #5,212\. Use the chart and map above to compare Achilleus's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides. 

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