unisexGreek Mythology

Nereos: Meaning & Origin

Nereos is a unisex name of Greek Mythology origin meaning “Old man of the sea; a prophetic sea deity. (variant of Nereus)”. It's a unique and uncommon choice for parents seeking something distinctive. With 2 syllables, it's short and easy to say.

Pronunciation

NEER-ee-ohs

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

10/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 90% of popular names.

Nicknames

Ner

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

43%
54
2010
31
Current
#36
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

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Variants & Alternate Spellings of Nereos

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