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.
NEER-ee-ohs
Phonetic spelling
This name ranks in the top 90% of popular names.
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