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Vesper

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Pronounced VEHS-puhr /ˈvɛs.pəɹ/Medium

Meaning: EveningMedium

In 30 seconds: Vesper comes from Roman mythology and means 'evening', the personified evening star.
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Origin MediumRoman Mythology, Dutch
MeaningEvening
U.S. rank (2025)#2482 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births72 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 931

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319022025

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 carries the Roman sense of 'evening', tied to the evening star that the Romans gave that name. It has a hushed, twilight quality drawn straight from its meaning. As a given name it stays close to that single, vivid image.

The word also lives on in the church term for evening prayers, which gives Vesper a quiet, contemplative undertone. With no listed variations, it stands alone on the strength of its sound and meaning.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Vesper is 'evening', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Vesper — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vesper mean?

Vesper is usually explained as meaning 'evening' and is most often linked with Roman Mythology tradition.

How do you pronounce Vesper?

It's commonly said VEHS-puhr /ˈvɛs.pəɹ/.

Is Vesper a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Vesper is used as a girl name.

How popular is Vesper?

In 2024, Vesper ranked #2789 in the U.S. for girls, with 61 births recorded.

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