Achelous: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Origin
Ancient Greek
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
ak-uh-LOH-us

Achelous is an Ancient Greek boy's name. It appears in our list of 175+ River Baby Names That Flow Beautifully.

Meaning & Origin of Achelous

Origin: Ancient Greek.

How to Pronounce Achelous

ak-uh-LOH-usIPA /ˌækəˈloʊəs/

Popularity of Achelous

Achelous doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

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