Aquiles
Aquiles is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Of uncertain meaning, possibly derived from the Greek 'achos' meaning 'grief' or 'pain', or referring to the river Achelous.
Origin and history
Aquiles is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the Classical Greek name Achilles, referring to the heroic warrior of Homer's Iliad. Though historically uncommon in the United States, it has seen a modest rise in usage in recent years as classical mythology names gain popularity. It carries a strong, traditional mythological presence in Spanish-speaking communities.
Popularity in the United States
646 babies in the United States have been named Aquiles since 1880. It ranks #4030 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1764.
States where it is most popular
- CA (45.5 %)
- TX (43.7 %)
- FL (8.5 %)
- NY (2.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 21 |
| 1980-1990 | 24 |
| 1990-2000 | 51 |
| 2000-2010 | 142 |
| 2010-2019 | 245 |
| 2020-2029 | 163 |
Famous people named Aquiles
- Aquiles Serdán: Revolutionary, Politician
- Aquiles Álvarez: Politician, Businessman
Fun facts
- Aquiles is the direct equivalent of Achilles, the famous central hero of Homer's epic poem, the Iliad.
- While historically rare, a significant portion of total U.S. births for Aquiles have occurred since 2020.