Gender: Male
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Surrounded by glory
Pronunciation: puh-RIH-kleez, /pəˈrɪkliːz/, P AH R IH K AH L Z
Popularity Rank: #69,590
The name Pericles is of Greek origin and means 'surrounded by glory'. It is derived from the Greek words 'peri' meaning 'around' and 'kleos' meaning 'glory'. Pericles was a prominent statesman and orator in ancient Greece, known for his contributions to Athenian democracy and leadership during the Golden Age of Athens.
The name Pericles is of Greek origin and means Surrounded by glory. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Pericles is commonly found in Brazil, United States of America, Mexico, and 28 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: puh-RIH-kleez
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /pəˈrɪkliːz/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: P AH R IH K AH L Z
P: Pronounce as in "pig" (P IH G)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
Z: Pronounce as in "zoo" (Z UW)
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At NamesLook, the name Pericles is recorded 385 times globally, ranking it as the 69,590th most common name worldwide.
Pericles is most prevalent in Brazil, with 127 occurrences, making it the 4,729th most popular name in the country.
In Greece, the name Pericles is found among 1 in every 3977 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | #4,729 | 1 : 6,391 |
| United States of America | #22,819 | 1 : 27,002 |
| Mexico | #15,994 | 1 : 27,297 |
| Greece | #2,844 | 1 : 3,977 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Pericles from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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