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Artimus

♂ Boy

Pronounced AR-tih-mus /ˈɑːr.tɪ.məs/Medium

Meaning: Artimus is a spelling of Artemas (a biblical companion of Paul) or a masculine form flavored by Artemis, the Greek goddess of the hunt; the name is glossed 'safe; sound; gift of Artemis.' It is also known via drummer Artimus Pyle of Lynyrd Skynyrd. The root is debated, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: An Artemis-flavored name: Artimus is tied to 'safe; gift of Artemis' (said 'AR-tih-mus').

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MeaningArtimus is a spelling of Artemas (a biblical companion of Paul) or a masculine form flavored by Artemis, the Greek goddess of the hunt; the name is glossed 'safe; sound; gift of Artemis.' It is also known via drummer Artimus Pyle of Lynyrd Skynyrd. The root is debated, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#12459 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 94

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Artimus is a spelling of Artemas (a companion of Paul) and a masculine name flavored by Artemis, goddess of the hunt, glossed 'safe; sound; gift of Artemis.' It is carried by rock drummer Artimus Pyle of Lynyrd Skynyrd. The root is debated, which we note (said 'AR-tih-mus').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, classical-flavored, and distinctive.

Did you know? Artimus echoes Artemis, the Greek goddess of the hunt, and Artemas of the New Testament; it's also known via Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer Artimus Pyle. The root is debated, which we note (said 'AR-tih-mus').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Artimus — Artemas/Artemis-flavored; 'safe; gift of Artemis'; Artimus Pyle; debated

Variations

ArtemasArtemusArtemis

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Artimus mean?

Artimus is tied to Artemas/Artemis and glossed 'safe; sound; gift of Artemis'; the root is debated, which we note.

How do you pronounce Artimus?

It's said AR-tih-mus /ˈɑːr.tɪ.məs/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Artimus a boy or girl name?

Artimus is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Artimus?

Artimus is a rare name for boys in the U.S.