Nery

Meaning of Nery

Nery is likely a variant of Nereo, possibly related to the Roman sea god Neptune. It could also be a short form of names like Reinerio.

Nery has Spanish roots — browse every Spanish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Nery

After ranking as high as #902 in 2007, Nery has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Nery

• Nery Pumpido
  Argentine football goalkeeper and coach
• Nery Alberto Castillo
  Mexican football player
• Nery Brenes
  Costa Rican sprinter
• Nery Bareiro
  Paraguayan football player
• Nery Caballero
  Argentine politician

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Questions about the name Nery

What does the name Nery mean?

Nery means nery is likely a variant of nereo, possibly related to the roman sea god neptune. it could also be a short form of names like reinerio, and it comes from Spanish origins.

Is Nery a boy's or a girl's name?

Nery is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Nery?

Nery did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Nery most popular?

Nery peaked at #902 in 2007.