Artemis vs Nestor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Artemis

Boy #1,648 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"safe, unharmed (proposed etymology)"

Origin: Greek artemes

Greek European American Global

12 High Risk

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Boy #1,712 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"traveler, one who returns home"

Origin: Greek

Greek Spanish Portuguese Romanian

✓ All Clear

Artemis Rank #1,648

Nestor Rank #1,712

Artemis is more popular, ranked #1648 vs #1712 for Nestor.

Is Artemis or Nestor more popular?

Artemis is more popular, ranked #1648 compared to Nestor at #1712 in the United States.

What do Artemis and Nestor mean?

Artemis means "safe, unharmed (proposed etymology)" (Greek artemes origin). Nestor means "traveler, one who returns home" (Greek origin).

Are Artemis and Nestor boy or girl names?

Artemis is primarily a boy name. Nestor is primarily a boy name.