Boy Name

Perseus

"From Greek mythology, meaning 'destroyer' or derived from a root meaning 'to sack or destroy'."

Ranked #1290 for boys

About the Name Perseus

Meaning

From Greek mythology, meaning 'destroyer' or derived from a root meaning 'to sack or destroy'.

Origin

Greek

Gender

Boy

First Letter

Boy Rank

#1290

Perseus is a boy name of Greek origin. The name means "From Greek mythology, meaning 'destroyer' or derived from a root meaning 'to sack or destroy'." and Currently ranked #1290 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with P or explore other Greek names.

Popularity Over Time

1950

1960

1970

#11

1980

1990

#15

2000

#583

2010

#643

2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

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Quick Facts

Syllables: 2
Letters: 7
Starts with: P
Origin: Greek