Achilles

Achilles is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 164 boys in the United States.

Achilles at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Achilles

Achilles belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Achilles first appears in Social Security records in 1912. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #856 in 2018, and in 2024 164 babies received the name — 3,691 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Achilles in US records

First recorded (US)
1912
Best US rank
#856 in 2018
Peak year
2018
Babies named Achilles in 2024
164
Total since 1880
3,691

Achilles in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2006
Best rank
#1782 in 2022
Babies named Achilles in 2025
5
Total since 1996
123

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Achilles mean?

The meaning of Achilles is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Achilles a boy or girl name?

Achilles is a boy name. In 2024, 164 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Achilles?

Achilles comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Achilles?

Achilles first appears in US records in 1912. Its best-ever ranking was #856 in 2018, and 164 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].