Nereus - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Nereus \n(e)-reus\ is of Greek origin. Mythology: Nereus was the old man of the sea, father of the sea nymphs, the Nereids.

Nereus has 1 variant form: Nereo.

Baby names that sound like Nereus are Norris and Nuris.

Nereus is a very rare male first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Nereus. Click here to compare Nereus with related baby names.