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Nemesio

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Pronounced neh-MEH-see-o /nɛˈmɛ.si.o/Medium

Meaning: The Spanish/Italian form of Nemesius, from the Greek nemesis, 'due retribution; righteous distribution.' Borne by early saints. A romance-language classic.Low

In 30 seconds: A Spanish/Italian classic: Nemesio comes from Nemesius, tied to 'just retribution' (said 'neh-MEH-see-o').
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Origin MediumSpanish, Italian
MeaningThe Spanish/Italian form of Nemesius, from the Greek nemesis, 'due retribution; righteous distribution.' Borne by early saints. A romance-language classic.
U.S. rank (2024)#11879 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1991
Total births (all-time)≈ 88

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219272024

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

Nemesio is the Spanish and Italian form of Nemesius, drawn from Greek nemesis, 'righteous distribution; due retribution' — softened by its saintly bearers. Rare in the U.S. (said 'neh-MEH-see-o').

It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in Hispanic families. Rare, classical, and saintly.

Did you know? Nemesio is the Spanish/Italian form of Nemesius, from the Greek nemesis ('due retribution'); it was borne by early Christian saints (said 'neh-MEH-see-o').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Nemesio — Spanish/Italian Nemesius; Greek nemesis

Variations

NemesiusNemecioNemesyo

Nicknames

NemeSio

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nemesio mean?

Nemesio is the Spanish/Italian form of Nemesius, from the Greek nemesis ('due retribution'); it was borne by early saints.

How do you pronounce Nemesio?

It's said neh-MEH-see-o /nɛˈmɛ.si.o/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Nemesio a boy or girl name?

Nemesio is a boy's name.

How popular is Nemesio?

Nemesio is rare in the U.S., seen mostly in Hispanic families.

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