Perseus
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Perseus
Perseus derives from the Greek root "pertho" meaning "to destroy" or "to waste," reflecting the hero's role as a destroyer of monsters in classical mythology.
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Etymology
Perseus derives from the Greek root "pertho" meaning "to destroy" or "to waste," reflecting the hero's role as a destroyer of monsters in classical mythology. The name is primarily used in Greek and Western cultures influenced by Greco-Roman tradition, with its most famous bearer being the demigod hero of Greek mythology who slew Medusa.
Perseus currently ranks #1,210 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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