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Vesper

♂ Boy

Pronounced VES-per /ˈvɛs.pər/High

Meaning: From Latin vesper, 'the evening; the evening star (the planet Venus seen at dusk)'; a celestial/word-name; used for both sexes; here for boys; we note the celestial senseLow

In 30 seconds: The evening; the evening star: Vesper is Latin. Lyrical, celestial, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'VES-per').

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Origin LowLatin

MeaningFrom Latin vesper, 'the evening; the evening star (the planet Venus seen at dusk)'; a celestial/word-name; used for both sexes; here for boys; we note the celestial sense

U.S. rank (2024)#7199 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 66

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

Vesper comes from Latin vesper, 'the evening; the evening star' (the planet Venus seen at dusk; the root of 'vespers', the evening prayers; we note the celestial sense). A lyrical, celestial name, used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished; said 'VES-per').

In the U.S. it registers thinly for boys. Rare, the-evening-star at the root, and celestial.

Did you know? Vesper means 'the evening; the evening star' in Latin (the planet Venus seen at dusk) — a lyrical, celestial name, used for both sexes (here for boys; we note the celestial sense; said 'VES-per').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Vesper — celestial/word-name

Variations

Vesperr

Nicknames

Ves

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vesper mean?

Vesper is Latin for 'the evening; the evening star' (Venus at dusk); we note the celestial sense.

How do you pronounce Vesper?

It's said VES-per /ˈvɛs.pər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Vesper a boy or girl name?

Vesper is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Vesper?

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