Nes

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Pronounced NES /ˈnɛs/Medium

Meaning: Hebrew nes means 'miracle' and, in older usage, 'banner; standard' — the two senses are connected by the idea of something raised up and visible. It is also used as a short form of longer names such as Nestor or Ernesto. The routes into a given family are uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Nes is Hebrew for 'miracle' — and, older still, 'banner' (said 'NES'). It also serves as a short form; routes uncertain, which we note.

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MeaningHebrew nes means 'miracle' and, in older usage, 'banner; standard' — the two senses are connected by the idea of something raised up and visible. It is also used as a short form of longer names such as Nestor or Ernesto. The routes into a given family are uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#13597

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

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Nes carries the Hebrew nes, 'miracle; banner' — a word familiar from the Hanukkah phrase about a great miracle. It is short enough to double as a nickname for names like Nestor or Ernesto, and families arrive at it by more than one path, so we call the routes uncertain (said 'NES').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, compact, and bright.

Did you know? In Hebrew the same word, nes, means both 'banner' and 'miracle' — a sign lifted high for everyone to see. It is the word on the dreidel's letters: a great miracle happened there (said 'NES').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Nes — Hebrew nes, 'miracle; banner'; also a short form

Variations

NessNisNissim

Nicknames

NessieNez

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nes mean?

Nes is Hebrew for 'miracle' and also 'banner'. It can also be a short form of names like Nestor. Routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Nes?

It's said NES /ˈnɛs/ — one syllable.

Is Nes a boy or girl name?

Nes is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Nes?

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