boy's name
Nereo
NEH-reh-oh (Italian)
- Origin Italian
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 5
- Births on record 31
Nereo is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2002 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Nereo is a name of Italian origin.
- Peaked in 1999, when 6 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1987.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Nereo Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 5 |
How Popular Is Nereo?
In 2002, Nereo was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Nereo Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Nereo
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nereo Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nereo over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nereo
- Italian NEH-reh-oh
Sibling Names for Nereo
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nereo — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nereo
How popular is the name Nereo?
In 2002, Nereo was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Nereo a girl's or a boy's name?
Nereo is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nereo?
Nereo has 3 syllables.
When was Nereo most popular?
Nereo peaked in 1999, when 6 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.