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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Evening; the evening star (the planet Venus at dusk)
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- VES-per
Vesper is a Latin name meaning evening, or the evening star — the planet Venus as it appears at dusk. It's used as a name for both boys and girls, and it fits with other bohemian, nature-inspired names. It's pronounced VES-per.
Meaning & Origin of Vesper
Meaning: Evening; the evening star (the planet Venus at dusk).
Origin: Latin.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Vesper
VES-perIPA /ˈvɛspər/
Popularity of Vesper
Vesper reached its highest popularity back in 1902, when it ranked #2026 with just 5 babies given the name. In 2024, it sat at #2789 with 61 babies — a lower rank than its 1902 peak, but more than ten times as many babies given the name.
Names Like Vesper
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FAQ
What does the name Vesper mean?
Evening; the evening star (the planet Venus at dusk). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Vesper?
Vesper is pronounced VES-per (IPA: /ˈvɛspər/).
Is Vesper a popular name right now?
Vesper peaked at #2026 in 1902 and is ranked #2789 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1902–2024.)
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