Pericles: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Surrounded by glory, a name of golden age brilliance.
- Origin
- Greek
- Syllables
- 4
- Current rank
- #11852
- Peak
- #3183 in 1965
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Pericles Means
Pericles is a boy name of Greek origin. Surrounded by glory, a name of golden age brilliance.
How Popular Pericles Is
Pericles currently ranks #11852 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #3183 in 1965.
Good to Know About Pericles
- Pericles is a name with ancient Greek heritage.
- It draws from ancient mythology and legend.
- At 4 syllables, Pericles has a grand, melodic feel with plenty of nickname potential.
Names Like Pericles
Other Greek names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Pericles
Greek names that pair well as a brother or sister to Pericles.
Questions About Pericles
What does Pericles mean?
Pericles is a boy name of Greek origin. Surrounded by glory, a name of golden age brilliance.
How popular is Pericles?
Pericles currently ranks #11852 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #3183 in 1965.
Where does Pericles come from?
Pericles comes from Greek roots. Pericles is a name with ancient Greek heritage.
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