Nestor - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Nestor \n(e)-stor, nes-tor\ is pronounced NES-tor. It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "traveler". Also possibly "homecoming". Both meanings are related to the aged but vigorous king of Pilos, a character in Homer's "Iliad", who longed for the Trojan War to be finished so he could return to his home in Greece. He was a wise ruler who was always called on for advice.

Nestor has 4 variant forms: Nester, Nesterio, Nestore and Nestorio.

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