Artem

Boy Name #2,174 Most Popular Hidden Gem 2 Syllables

A huntress's gift — Slavic strength from ancient Greece

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Meaning & Origin

"gift of Artemis, devoted to Artemis"

Origin: Greek

Language: Russian

"safe, unharmed"

Origin: Greek

Language: Greek

The Story of Artem

Artem is the Eastern Slavic form of Artemios, derived from the Greek goddess Artemis — whose name's meaning is debated but often interpreted as 'safe,' 'butcher,' or related to 'artemos' (safe, unharmed). Artemis was the Greek goddess of the hunt, moon, and wilderness. The name was adopted by early Christians who venerated Saint Artemios, a 4th-century martyr. Through Eastern Orthodox Christianity, the name spread throughout the Slavic world.

Artyom (the full Russian form) has been one of Russia and Ukraine's most popular male names for decades, consistently in the top 10. The shortened Artem is common in Ukraine and increasingly used in Russia. Ukrainian gymnast Artem Dolgopyat brought international visibility to the name.

In Russian and Ukrainian culture, Artyom/Artem is a classic, masculine name with no diminutive stigma — it's equally at home in childhood and adulthood. The name carries the athletic associations of Artemis (hunting, strength) alongside Orthodox Christian heritage.

Fun Facts

Artyom is consistently one of Russia's top 5 most popular baby names for boys
Saint Artemios was a Roman military general martyred in 363 CE, now venerated in the Orthodox Church
Israeli gymnast Artem Dolgopyat (born in Ukraine) won Olympic gold at the Tokyo 2020 Games

Artem in Other Languages

Greek Άρτεμης

English Artem/Artemios

Russian Артём

Bulgarian Артем

Ukrainian Артем

Famous People Named Artem

Artem Dolgopyat

Athlete

1997

Israeli gymnast born in Ukraine who won the gold medal in floor exercise at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Artem Lobov

Athlete

1987

Russian professional MMA fighter and close friend of Conor McGregor

Artyom Fictional

Other

Protagonist of the Metro 2033 novel and video game series by Dmitry Glukhovsky — a survivor navigating the Moscow Metro ...

Protagonist of the Metro 2033 novel and video game series by Dmitry Glukhovsky — a survivor navigating the Moscow Metro after nuclear war

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2
Popularity Rank: #2,174
Total SSA Count: 67
Cultural Origins: Russian Ukrainian Greek Bulgarian Georgian
Pronunciation: Moderate
Formality: Formal
Cross-Cultural Ease: Moderate

Alternative Spellings

Artemis #1648 Artemio #3201

Common Nicknames

Tyoma Art

Pairs Well With

Artem Alexander Artem Nikolai Artem Dmitri Artem Mikhail Artem Sergei Artem Viktor

Sibling Names

Dmitri Nikita Anastasia Natasha Ivan Katya

Similar Names

Archer Arturo Artist Artemio Aramis Ashur Atharv

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Frequently Asked Questions About Artem

What does the name Artem mean?

"gift of Artemis, devoted to Artemis" (from Greek). "safe, unharmed" (from Greek). Artem is the Eastern Slavic form of Artemios, derived from the Greek goddess Artemis — whose name's meaning is debated but often interpreted as 'safe,' 'butcher,' or related to 'artemos' (safe, unharmed). Artemis was the Greek goddess of the hunt, moon, and wilderness. The name was adopted by early Christians who venerated Saint Artemios, a 4th-century martyr. Through Eastern Orthodox Christianity, the name spread throughout the Slavic world.

What is the origin of the name Artem?

Artem has Greek, Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, and Georgian origins. In Greek, it means "gift of Artemis, devoted to Artemis". In Greek, it means "safe, unharmed".

Is Artem a boy or girl name?

Artem is primarily used as a boy name.

How popular is the name Artem?

Artem is currently ranked #2174 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Artem?

Common nicknames for Artem include Tyoma and Art.

What are good middle names for Artem?

Popular middle name pairings include Artem Alexander, Artem Nikolai, Artem Dmitri, Artem Mikhail, Artem Sergei, and Artem Viktor.

What are good sibling names for Artem?

Names that pair well with Artem as siblings include Dmitri, Nikita, Anastasia, Natasha, Ivan, and Katya.

How many syllables does Artem have?

Artem has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.

Is Artem a common or rare name?

Artem is an uncommon name, ranked #2174 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Artem

Artem is a boy name with Russian, Ukrainian, Greek, Bulgarian, and Georgian origins . The name means "gift of Artemis, devoted to Artemis" in Greek .

Artem is currently ranked #2,174 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

The name Artem has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.

Common nicknames for Artem include Tyoma and Art. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Artem include Artemis, Artemio . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.