Perseus

Perseus - A very unique male name

Perseus appeared on the charts for the first time in 2011 on position #2853. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Perseus and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Perseus? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Perseus. The baby boy name Perseus was given to 96 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1316 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 15,274 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Perseus peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 1316.

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Perseus is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Perseus is currently topping the baby name charts in Utah at position #543 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,525.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Perseus is where you live.

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Perseus origin and meaning

Greek — exact derivation disputed

Uncertain — sometimes linked to a Greek verb 'to destroy', but the name may be older than Greek itself

Perseus is the Greek hero who slew Medusa and rescued Andromeda. His name's own origin is not settled — the 'destroyer' link may be a later Greek reading of a much older name. As a baby name it only entered the data in 2011 and reached its highest use in 2025.

Origin uncertain

Perseus is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Perseus, pop culture references for the name Perseus and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Perseus

We've found the following names that sound similar to Perseus, sorted by popularity.

Percy / Pierce / Paris / Parrish / Price / Parks / Parsa / Parris / Pryce / Park /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Perseus

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Perseus a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Perseus?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

PER-see-us · /ˈpɜːrsiəs/
The name is spoken with three syllables, though the data table lists two.

Around the world

• Perseo (Spanish) — Spanish and Italian form of the hero's name

Famous bearers

• Perseus — Hero of Greek myth who killed Medusa and rescued Andromeda (Mythological) Fictional

Style

Mythological

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Perseus for full mythological drama — a hero name with a constellation and a story built in, still rare enough to feel daring.

Worth knowing

• A weighty, conspicuous choice — expect Percy as an unwanted shortening from some.
• Three syllables with no obvious nickname.