Girl Name · Latin Origin
Venus
Venus — a girl name from the Latin tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Love, desire", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Venice is on your shortlist, Venus belongs in the same conversation.
Venus meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Love, desire
Origin: Latin naming roots help connect Venus to related Latin baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Venus as V·E·N·U·S, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Venus is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Venus variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Venusa, Venuse, Venusy, Venu.
- Nicknames: Ven and V.
- Middle names: Pair Venus with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Venus middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Venice, Vince, Vance, Vanessa, Venson — full picks on the sibling names for Venus guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Venus? Browse our names like Venus 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 Venus
What does the name Venus mean?
Venus means "Love, desire" and is of Latin origin.
What is the origin of Venus?
Venus originates in Latin naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Venus?
Venus has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Venus a boy's or girl's name?
Venus is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Venus in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Venus sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Venus?
Names that share Venus's sound and style include Venice, Vince, Vance, Vanessa, Venson.
What middle names pair well with Venus?
Good middle-name fits for Venus pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Venus is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Venus is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Venus?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Venus share its rhythm without rhyming — Venice, Vince, Vance all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.