Nereus - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Nereus \n(e)-

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 an uncommon first name for men and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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