Pain of the people
Derived from the Greek name Achilleus, it is most likely composed of the elements 'achos' (pain, grief) and 'laos' (people). In Greek mythology, Achilles was the greatest hero of the Trojan War and the central character of Homer's Iliad.
Less common today
Achilles isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #858 in 2018.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The central hero and greatest warrior of the Iliad · The Iliad
Ancient Greek writer known for the novel Leucippe and Clitophon
Italian shipowner and former Mayor of Naples
