Pain of the people
Derived from the Greek elements 'achos' (pain) and 'laos' (people). In Greek mythology, Achilleus was the central hero of the Iliad and the greatest warrior of the Trojan War. The name suggests both immense strength and the tragic burden of leadership.
About 5 boys were named Achilleus in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The legendary Greek hero and central character of the Iliad · The Iliad
Ancient Greek writer known for the novel Leucippe and Clitophon
A 4th-century Christian martyr and saint
