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Achillies

♂ Boy

Pronounced uh-KIL-eez /əˈkɪl.iːz/Medium

Meaning: A variant spelling of Achilles, the great warrior hero of Homer's Iliad. The name's ancient root is uncertain, sometimes linked to words for 'grief.' Noted respectfully as a classical Greek name.Low

In 30 seconds: A heroic classical name: Achillies spells Achilles, hero of the Iliad (said 'uh-KIL-eez').
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA variant spelling of Achilles, the great warrior hero of Homer's Iliad. The name's ancient root is uncertain, sometimes linked to words for 'grief.' Noted respectfully as a classical Greek name.
U.S. rank (2024)#12331 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 98

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201520052024

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

Achillies is a variant spelling of Achilles, the warrior hero of Homer's Iliad, famed for his strength and his fabled heel. The name's ancient root is uncertain, which we note (said 'uh-KIL-eez').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely for boys, against heavier use of Achilles. Rare, heroic, and classical.

Did you know? Achillies is a spelling of Achilles, the great warrior of Homer's Iliad; the ancient root is debated, sometimes tied to words for 'grief' (said 'uh-KIL-eez').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Achillies — Spelling of Achilles; ancient root uncertain

Variations

AchillesAchilleusAchilleas

Nicknames

AchiKilo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Achillies mean?

Achillies is a spelling of Achilles, the hero of the Iliad; the ancient root is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Achillies?

It's said uh-KIL-eez /əˈkɪl.iːz/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Achillies a boy or girl name?

Achillies is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Achillies?

Achillies is rare for boys in the U.S., behind the spelling Achilles.

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