Strong, vigorous, or black
Derived from the Sabine word meaning 'strong' or 'valiant,' it was a prominent cognomen in the Roman Claudian family. In Italian, it also serves as the word for the color black. While historically associated with the Roman emperor, it is gaining modern interest as a short, punchy 'o' ending name.
About 21 boys were named Nero in 2025.
Fifth Roman Emperor
Brilliant armchair detective · Nero Wolfe series by Rex Stout
Antagonist and Romulan captain · Star Trek (2009)
Protagonist and demon hunter · Devil May Cry series
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
