Perseus
Boy name · Greek · pronounced PUR-see-uss
Verified name
What does Perseus mean?
To destroy, avenger
Origin and language
Greek, Ancient Greek
Language family: Ancient Greek|English
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 770 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 2664 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Percy
Variant: Perses
Related: Percy
Using Perseus across cultures
Legendary Greek hero who defeated Medusa.
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