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Achille

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-SHEEL /ɑˈʃil/Medium

Meaning: A French/Italian form of Achilles — the Greek hero of the Iliad (of uncertain older root, possibly linked to 'grief' or the river Acheloos); we note the hero nameLow

In 30 seconds: Of Achilles: Achille is French/Italian. Lyrical, mythic, and warm (said 'ah-SHEEL').
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA French/Italian form of Achilles — the Greek hero of the Iliad (of uncertain older root, possibly linked to 'grief' or the river Acheloos); we note the hero name
U.S. rank (2024)#8296 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1924
Total births (all-time)≈ 393

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192419112024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Achille is a French/Italian form of Achilles — the Greek hero of the Iliad (of uncertain older root, possibly linked to 'grief' or the river Acheloos; we note the hero name). A lyrical, mythic name (said 'ah-SHEEL').

In the U.S. it appears in French and Italian families. Rare, of-Achilles at the root, and mythic.

Did you know? Achille is the French/Italian form of Achilles, the Greek hero of the Iliad — a lyrical, mythic name (its older root is uncertain; we note the hero name; said 'ah-SHEEL').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Achilles — hero name; routes uncertain

Variations

AchillesAchilleasAchilleo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Achille mean?

Achille is a French/Italian form of Achilles, the Greek hero; its older root is uncertain. We note the hero name.

How do you pronounce Achille?

It's said ah-SHEEL /ɑˈʃil/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Achille a boy or girl name?

Achille is a boy's name.

How popular is Achille?

Achille is a very rare name in the U.S.

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