Vesper

At a Glance: Name: Vesper – Meaning: evening; the evening star (the planet Venus at dusk) – Origin: Latin – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: VES-per

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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

Phonetic: VES-per   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1902–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Vesper mean?

Evening; the evening star (the planet venus at dusk). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/vesper)

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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