What origin is the name Nereus?

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

Is Nereus a popular name?

Nereus 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 sister names for Nereus?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Nereus — for example Sophia, Chloe, Sofia. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Nereus

Q: Is Nereus a rare name?

Yes. Nereus 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 Nereus

Nereus

Boy

greek

2 syllables

Nereus is a greek boy's name meaning "A Greek name for males identifying the mythological father of the Nereids. He is known in Greek mythology as an ancient sea god.".

Nereus is a boy name of greek origin meaning "A Greek name for males identifying the mythological father of the Nereids. He is known in Greek mythology as an ancient sea god.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A Greek name for males identifying the mythological father of the Nereids. He is known in Greek mythology as an ancient sea god.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Nereus

Very rare in US records

What does Nereus mean?

Nereus is a boy name of greek origin meaning "A Greek name for males identifying the mythological father of the Nereids. He is known in Greek mythology as an ancient sea god.".

Is Nereus a rare name?

Yes. Nereus does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Nereus

Sophia Chloe Sofia Zoey Penelope Zoe

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Names with a similar meaning to Nereus

Nereus means "A Greek name for males identifying the mythological father of the Nereids. He is known in Greek mythology as an ancient sea god." — these names share that spirit.