Red vs Artemus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Red

Boy #5,440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the color red"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,440
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Artemus

Boy #5,370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"safe, uninjured"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,370
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Red Rank #5,440
Artemus Rank #5,370

Artemus is more popular, ranked #5370 vs #5440 for Red.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Red or Artemus more popular?

Artemus is more popular, ranked #5370 compared to Red at #5440 in the United States.

What do Red and Artemus mean?

Red means "the color red" (Old English origin). Artemus means "safe, uninjured" (Greek origin).

Are Red and Artemus boy or girl names?

Red is primarily a boy name. Artemus is primarily a boy name.

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