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Hesper: Meaning & Origin

Hesper is a boy name of Greek origin meaning “Evening star; Greek origin meaning "the planet Venus at dusk"”. It's a unique and uncommon choice for parents seeking something distinctive. With 2 syllables, it's short and easy to say.

Pronunciation

HES-per

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

36/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 64% of popular names.

Nicknames

Hesp

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

45%
49
2010
27
Current
#38
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Hesper Oliver
  • Hesper Jasper
  • Hesper Finn

Famous Namesakes

  • Hesperus, the evening star in mythology

Variants & Alternate Spellings of Hesper