Boy Name
Artemus
Artemus is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Artemus is a boy baby name. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Artemus often also consider Artemio.
Artemus meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Artemus has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Artemus as A·R·T·E·M·U·S, with 7 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Artemus is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Artemus variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Artemusa, Artemuse, Artemusy, Artemu.
- Nicknames: Arte and A.
- Middle names: Pair Artemus with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Artemus middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Artemio, Arden, Arbutus, Aretha, Aretta — full picks on the sibling names for Artemus guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Artemus? Browse our names like Artemus guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Artemus
What does the name Artemus mean?
Artemus has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Artemus?
The exact origin of Artemus is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Artemus?
Artemus has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Artemus a boy's or girl's name?
Artemus is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Artemus in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Artemus sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Artemus?
Names that share Artemus's sound and style include Artemio, Arden, Arbutus, Aretha, Aretta.
What middle names pair well with Artemus?
Good middle-name fits for Artemus pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Artemus is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Artemus is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Artemus?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Artemus share its rhythm without rhyming — Artemio, Arden, Arbutus all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.