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Achilleas

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-khee-LEH-ahs /ˌa.xiˈle.as/Medium

Meaning: Achilleas is the Modern Greek form of Achilles, the great warrior-hero of Homer's Iliad. The ancient name's own root is debated (perhaps linked to 'grief' of the people), but the heritage runs straight to the Homeric hero.Low

In 30 seconds: The Modern Greek form of Achilles, the warrior-hero of the Iliad (said 'ah-khee-LEH-ahs'). Heritage runs straight to Homer.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningAchilleas is the Modern Greek form of Achilles, the great warrior-hero of Homer's Iliad. The ancient name's own root is debated (perhaps linked to 'grief' of the people), but the heritage runs straight to the Homeric hero.
U.S. rank (2024)#10920 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 16

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420172024

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

Achilleas is the Modern Greek form of the ancient Achilles, hero of the Iliad. The old name's root is debated, but its fame is fixed to the Homeric warrior; the form remains a familiar, heritage-rich choice in Greece (said 'ah-khee-LEH-ahs').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S., though it stays well used in Greece. Rare here, Greek, and heroic.

Did you know? Achilleas is the living Greek form of Achilles — the near-invincible hero of Homer's Iliad, remembered for the one vulnerable heel. It stays common in Greece today (said 'ah-khee-LEH-ahs').
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Achilleas — Modern Greek form of Achilles; Homeric heritage

Variations

AchillesAchilleAkhilleas

Nicknames

AchiLeas

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Achilleas mean?

Achilleas is the Modern Greek form of Achilles, the warrior-hero of Homer's Iliad. The ancient root is debated, but the heritage runs to the Homeric hero.

How do you pronounce Achilleas?

It's said ah-khee-LEH-ahs /ˌa.xiˈle.as/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Achilleas a boy or girl name?

Achilleas is a boy's name.

How popular is Achilleas?

Achilleas is rare in the U.S. but stays well used in Greece.

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