The first name Pericles
A boy’s name from Greek meaning “far-famed”, “around”, “glory”.
Pronounced /ˈpɛɹɪkliːz/ 3 syllables Male
Meaning and origin
Greek origin
Pericles means “far-famed”, “around”, “glory” in Greek.
From Latin Periclēs, from Ancient Greek Περικλῆς (Periklês, “far-famed”), from περί (perí, “around”) + κλέος (kléos, “glory”).
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Popularity in the United States
Babies named Pericles at birth, 1880–2025
In 2025, 5 boys born in the United States were named Pericles, the 13,399th most popular boys’ name that year. It was used most in 1965, when 8 were.
US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.
Nicknames and spellings
Other spellings and forms
- Perikles
- Periklis
Famous people named Pericles
2 on Wikidata, most written-about first
- Péricles ChamuscaBrazilian association football player and manager, born 1965
- Pericles de Oliveira RamosBrazilian association football player, born 1975
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Questions
- What does the name Pericles mean?
- Pericles means “far-famed”, “around”, “glory” in Greek.
- What is the origin of the name Pericles?
- From Latin Periclēs, from Ancient Greek Περικλῆς (Periklês, “far-famed”), from περί (perí, “around”) + κλέος (kléos, “glory”).
- When was Pericles most popular?
- 1965 in the United States, when 8 babies were named Pericles, its highest rank at 3,182nd.
- How do you pronounce Pericles?
- Pericles is /ˈpɛɹɪkliːz/, 3 syllables.
- What are other spellings of Pericles?
- Perikles and Periklis.