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Perseus

male

Meaning

"Destroyer"

A Greek mythological name of a hero, traditionally interpreted as destroyer and strongly tied to classical narrative traditions.

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Popularity History of Perseus

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1290Ranked nationally
SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Perseus did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

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no national rank in 2024

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Perseus Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Perseus.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Perseus

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Quick Facts

OriginGreek
Syllables2
Length7 letters

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