Hesperus is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning “Evening star; Greek origin meaning "the planet Venus at dusk".” It has 3 syllables, giving it an elegant, melodic rhythm. Common nicknames include Hes, Pers. Hesperus is an uncommon, distinctive choice for boys, with a popularity score of 25 out of 100 — perfect for parents seeking something rare.
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HES-per-us
Phonetic spelling
A rare, distinctive name — a great pick if you want something uncommon.
* Estimated trend — official birth-record data coming soon for this name
Hesperus means “Evening star; Greek origin meaning "the planet Venus at dusk".” It is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Hesperus is pronounced HES-per-us.
Hesperus is most commonly used as a boy's name.
Hesperus has a popularity score of 25 out of 100 based on current naming trends.
Popular nicknames for Hesperus include Hes, Pers.
Middle names that pair well with Hesperus include Hesperus Jasper, Hesperus Eli, Hesperus Finn.
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