What origin is the name Nemesis?

Nemesis comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Nemesis a popular name?

Nemesis is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Nemesis?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Nemesis — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Nemesis

Q: Is Nemesis a rare name?

Yes. Nemesis does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Nemesis

Nemesis

Girl

greek

3 syllables

Nemesis is a greek girl's name meaning "In Greek mythology, this name belongs to the goddess of vengeance and divine retribution. It represents the distribution of what is due.".

Parents who choose Nemesis pick a girl name from the greek tradition, meaning "In Greek mythology, this name belongs to the goddess of vengeance and divine retribution. It represents the distribution of what is due.". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

In Greek mythology, this name belongs to the goddess of vengeance and divine retribution. It represents the distribution of what is due.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Nemesis

Very rare in US records

What does Nemesis mean?

Nemesis is a girl name of greek origin meaning "In Greek mythology, this name belongs to the goddess of vengeance and divine retribution. It represents the distribution of what is due.".