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Hesperus: Meaning & Origin

Hesperus 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 3 syllables, it's elegant and melodic.

Pronunciation

HES-per-us

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

25/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 75% of popular names.

Nicknames

HesPers

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

47%
36
2010
19
Current
#42
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Hesperus Jasper
  • Hesperus Eli
  • Hesperus Finn

Famous Namesakes

  • Hesperus (mythology)

Variants & Alternate Spellings of Hesperus