Achilles

A·chil·lesGreekBig

At a glance

195 dogs named Achilles appear in public records. It is almost always a boy's name (97% male).

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Achilles?

#762dog name of 19,856
1 in 2,772male dogs
195dogs in the records
#3,294cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 3%Boys 95%Not recorded 2%

3% girls · 97% boys among 191 dogs with a recorded sex

Achilles over the years

Steady
02.44.82013: 2.3, 2014: 4.0, 2015: 4.1, 2016: 2.0, 2017: 2.2, 2018: 1.4, 2019: 3.9, 2020: 0.2, 2021: 2.4, 2022: 2.9, 2023: 0.0, 2024: 4.22013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Achilles per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

Popular with these breeds

Names that sound like Achilles

AquilesAchilliesAkhillesAchileas

Questions

Is Achilles a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a boy's name (97% male).

How popular is Achilles for dogs?

Achilles is the #762 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 195 dogs in public records. The name is steady.

How do you pronounce Achilles?

Achilles is said in 3 syllables: A·chil·les. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Achilles?

Aquiles, Achillies and Akhilles sound similar.

What breeds are often named Achilles?

Boxers, Pit Bulls and Siberian Huskys are the breeds most often called Achilles.

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