US Popularity:6747
Origin:Latin
Other Origin(s):Italian
Meaning:Black; Vigorous, strong
Nero is an Italian name for boys with Latin and Roman origins. Carrying the hearty definitions of “vigorous,” “strong,” and “black,” Nero is warm like a rich cup of coffee. Nero was originally a Roman cognomen given to someone of impeccable strength. As an Italian surname meaning “black,” Nero once implied a family with dark features. The famous Emperor Nero of the Roman Empire has deterred many from choosing this appellation. However, there’s no denying Nero’s smooth grace that outshines any namesake.

How Popular Is The Name Nero?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Nero is currently #2916 on The Bump
Boy:Nero is currently #1640 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Nero is currently #6747 in U.S. births
Boy:Nero is currently #3153 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#3153
in 2023
+ 1094
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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