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Ventus

♂ Boy

Pronounced VEN-tus /ˈvɛn.tʊs/Medium

Meaning: Ventus is the Latin word for 'wind.' As a given name it is fresh and modern, boosted by a Kingdom Hearts character of the same name, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A wind-swift name: Ventus is Latin for 'wind' (said 'VEN-tus'). Airy, bold, and a bit gamer-cool.
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningVentus is the Latin word for 'wind.' As a given name it is fresh and modern, boosted by a Kingdom Hearts character of the same name, which we note.
U.S. rank (2025)#6425 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 78

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520162025

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

Ventus is Latin for 'wind,' used as a modern word-name with a swift, airy feel. Its profile is boosted by the Kingdom Hearts character Ventus, which we note. Bold and elemental (said 'VEN-tus').

In the U.S. it appears rarely and recently. Rare, elemental, and modern.

Did you know? Ventus is the Latin word for 'wind' — a fresh word-name lifted further by a Kingdom Hearts character, which we note (said 'VEN-tus').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Ventus — Latin 'wind'; Kingdom Hearts character

Variations

VentoVentis

Nicknames

Ven

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ventus mean?

Ventus is the Latin word for 'wind,' used as a modern name; a Kingdom Hearts character shares it, which we note.

How do you pronounce Ventus?

It's said VEN-tus /ˈvɛn.tʊs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ventus a boy or girl name?

Ventus is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Ventus?

Ventus is a rare name in the U.S.

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