Nestor vs Artemis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nestor

Boy #1,712 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"traveler, one who returns home"

Origin: Greek

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✓ All Clear

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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Nestor Rank #1,712

Artemis Rank #1,648

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

Is Nestor or Artemis more popular?

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

What do Nestor and Artemis mean?

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

Are Nestor and Artemis boy or girl names?

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