Nestor: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A wise counselor whose guidance lights the way home.
- Origin
- Greek
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #1730
- Peak
- #586 in 1991
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Nestor Means
Nestor is a boy name of Greek origin. A wise counselor whose guidance lights the way home.
How Popular Nestor Is
Nestor currently ranks #1730 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #586 in 1991. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Nestor
- At its most popular, Nestor reached #586 in the U.S. in 1991.
- Nestor is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Nestor is a name with ancient Greek heritage.
Names Like Nestor
Other Greek names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Nestor
Greek names that pair well as a brother or sister to Nestor.
Questions About Nestor
What does Nestor mean?
Nestor is a boy name of Greek origin. A wise counselor whose guidance lights the way home.
How popular is Nestor?
Nestor currently ranks #1730 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #586 in 1991. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Nestor come from?
Nestor comes from Greek roots. At its most popular, Nestor reached #586 in the U.S. in 1991.
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