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The boy's name Pericles \p(e)-ric-les, per(i)-cles\ is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "far-famed". Name of an Athenian statesman from Greece (fourth century BC) who supported both democracy and dominance of Athens. In the 19th century, slave owners in the South of US sometimes gave slaves classical names such as Pericles or Aeneas, and they have been passed on since in those families.

Baby names that sound like Pericles are Berkley, Berkeley, Barcley, Berklee and Brickel. Other similar baby names are Hercules and Herakles.

Pericles is a very rare male first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Pericles. Compare Pericles with related baby names.

United States Top 1000 rankings for: Pericles
Canada (BC), England and Wales, Ireland, Scotland, Sweden, Australia (NSW) Top 100 rankings for: Pericles

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