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Artemas

♂ Boy

Pronounced AR-tuh-mus /ˈɑr.tə.məs/Medium

Meaning: Artemas is a Greek name meaning 'gift of Artemis' or 'safe and sound,' linked to the goddess Artemis. It appears in the New Testament as a companion of the apostle Paul.Medium

In 30 seconds: Artemas is a Greek name meaning 'gift of Artemis; safe and sound' (said 'AR-tuh-mus'). A classic, biblical pick.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningArtemas is a Greek name meaning 'gift of Artemis' or 'safe and sound,' linked to the goddess Artemis. It appears in the New Testament as a companion of the apostle Paul.
U.S. rank (2024)#11022 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1979
Total births (all-time)≈ 66

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197919172024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Artemas is a Greek name, 'gift of Artemis' or 'safe and sound,' linked to the goddess. Named in the New Testament as a helper of Paul, it reads as a classical, scripture-rooted pick (said 'AR-tuh-mus').

In the U.S. it is uncommon and reads as a classical heritage pick. Rare, classic, and rooted.

Did you know? Artemas is tied to the goddess Artemis — 'gift of Artemis' — and appears in the New Testament as a companion of Paul (said 'AR-tuh-mus').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Artemas — Greek 'gift of Artemis'; New Testament companion of Paul

Variations

ArtemusArtemius

Nicknames

ArtArtie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Artemas mean?

Artemas is Greek for 'gift of Artemis' or 'safe and sound,' linked to the goddess Artemis.

How do you pronounce Artemas?

It's said AR-tuh-mus /ˈɑr.tə.məs/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Artemas a boy or girl name?

Artemas is used here as a boy's name, as in the New Testament.

How popular is Artemas?

Artemas is an uncommon classical name in the U.S.

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