UK boy's name
Neron
A masculine name of Latin origin meaning "strong and vigorous".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Neron is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Neron popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4812, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2017 to 2017. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Neron is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Neron. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Neron ranked #4812 for boys in England and Wales in 2017, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 3 boys were registered as Neron.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Neron as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4812
2017
Births in 2017
3
Latest year
Peak year
2017
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Neron mean?
The name Neron originates from the Roman civilization, derived from the Latin word "Nero" meaning "strong and vigorous". It first gained prominence during the Roman Empire, particularly in the 1st century AD.
One of the earliest and most infamous bearers of this name was Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, the last Roman emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, who ruled from 54 AD to 68 AD. He is notorious for his tyrannical reign, marked by extravagance, cruelty, and the persecution of Christians.
In ancient literature, the name Neron appears in various historical accounts and writings, including the works of Suetonius, Tacitus, and Cassius Dio, who documented the life and reign of the infamous Roman emperor.
Another notable figure in history with the name Neron was Nero Wolfe, a fictional detective created by American novelist Rex Stout in the early 20th century. The character first appeared in the novel "Fer-de-Lance" in 1934 and became a beloved figure in the mystery genre.
Moving forward in time, Neron Mungo Park, a Scottish explorer and one of the first Europeans to explore the interior of Western Africa, was born in 1771. He is renowned for his travels along the Niger River and his efforts to map the African continent.
In the realm of literature, Neron Caudi was a French poet and writer born in 1873. He was a prominent figure in the Symbolist movement and is best known for his collection of poems titled "Les Fleurs du Mal" (The Flowers of Evil).
Lastly, Neron Iorga, a Romanian historian, literary critic, and politician, was born in 1871. He made significant contributions to the study of Romanian history and literature and served as the Prime Minister of Romania from 1931 to 1932.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Neron, highlighting its Roman origins and its enduring presence across various cultures and fields.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Neron by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Neron was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4812 | 3 | 1 |
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Names similar to Neron
- Noah 72,596
- Nathan 46,860
- Nicholas 15,983
- Nathaniel 12,151
- Niall 5,746
- Nicolas 3,825
- Nico 3,532
- Nate 2,029
- Nikodem 1,872
- Noel 1,865
- Ned 1,614
- Neo 1,563
FAQ
Neron: questions and answers
How popular is the name Neron in the UK right now?
In 2017, Neron was ranked #4812 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Neron most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 3 babies registered as Neron in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Neron?
A masculine name of Latin origin meaning "strong and vigorous".
How many people are called Neron in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Neron across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.