Vesper
Pronunciation: [ v-EHSP-er ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Vesper first appeared in US Social Security records in 2022.
Over 25 babies have been named Vesper in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Vesper is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #6,973 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #6,973
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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Vesper is also used as a girl name, ranked #2776.
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About the Name Vesper
Vesper is a boy name .
Is Vesper a boy or girl name? Vesper is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #6,973 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,776. Vesper is more commonly used as a girl name.
Vesper is currently ranked #6,973 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Vesper include Ves, Vesp, Vespy, Vespie, Vey, Veie, and Veskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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