Girl Name
Venus
Venus is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Venus — a girl name — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Venice is on your shortlist, Venus belongs in the same conversation.
Venus meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Venus has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
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 has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Venus?
The exact origin of Venus is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
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.