US Popularity:9158
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.

Nero Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Nero is currently #9158 in U.S. births
Boy:Nero is currently #3093 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#9158
in 2022
- 1855
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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