Venus
Venus is a girl name of Latin origin meaning “Love, beauty”, pronounced VEE-nus. It ranked #2001 in the United States in 2025, given to 96 babies, and peaked at #570 in 1959. Common nicknames: Ven, Nusy.
How popular is Venus in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Venus mean, and where does it come from?
Venus is the Roman goddess of love and beauty, whose name comes from a Latin root meaning desire or charm, and the second planet from the sun — the brightest object in the night sky after the moon. As a given name it has been in American records since 1887 and reached the top thousand in 1895, peaking in 1959. Venus Williams has been its defining bearer for thirty years, which has given a name of pure mythology a very concrete association with work and endurance.
How is Venus used around the world?
Venus is used in 1 languages worldwide, with 2+ international variants.
TypeFemale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Venus?
Famous People Named Venus
- Venus Williams — American tennis player and seven-time Grand Slam singles champion
- Venus Raj — Filipina model and Miss Universe finalist
- Venus Lacy — American basketball player and Olympic gold medallist
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Venus mean?
Venus is a girl name of Latin origin meaning "Love, beauty." Venus is the Roman goddess of love and beauty, whose name comes from a Latin root meaning desire or charm, and the second planet from the sun — the brightest object in the night sky after the moon. As a given name it has been in American records since 1887 and reached the top thousand in 1895, peaking in 1959.
How do you pronounce Venus?
Venus is pronounced VEE-nus. Common variations include Venusia, Venice, Vénus.
Is Venus a girl name?
Yes, Venus is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Ven, Nusy.