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Nero
Nero
Νέρων Nerōn
Nero (Greek: Νέρων, Nerōn) is a biblical name; its Greek etymology is not securely established. It appears in 2 verses across 2 books of the Bible. In 2025 it was given to 21 children in the United States. Appears in the same passages as Carpus.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Nero
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 2 across 2 books
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- New
- Era
- Apostolic
Using it today
Based on 2025 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2025 | 21 | Steady |
| All-time total | 526 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 39 in 2023 | Its highest year on record |
| Strongest state | CA | Highest share relative to births |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Philippians 4:22 |
| Last appears | 2 Timothy 4:22 |
| Cross-references | 61 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Linus co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Linus.
- Pudens co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Pudens.
- Carpus co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Carpus.
- Claudia co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Claudia.
- Clement co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Clement.
- Crescens co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Crescens.
- Eubulus co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Eubulus.
- Euodia co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Euodia.
Origin & meaning
Νέρων, -ωνος, ὁ
Nero: 2Ti subscr. (Rec.).†
(AS)
Nero was likely the Roman emperor during Paul's final imprisonment.
The biblical story
Nero was the Roman emperor who reigned from 54-68 AD. Although not mentioned by name, he was likely the "Caesar" referred to in Paul's letters written during his imprisonment in Rome (Php.4.22, 2 Timothy Php.4.22). Nero was known for his brutal persecution of Christians. According to church tradition, both Paul and Peter were martyred during Nero's reign.
Key verses
Nero appears in 2 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are of Cesar’s household.
Philippians 4:22 -
The Lord Jesus Christ be with thy spirit. Grace be with you. Amen. The second epistle unto Timotheus, ordained the first bishop of the church of the Ephesians, was written from Rome, when Paul was brought before Nero the second time.
2 Timothy 4:22
Show all 2 references
Philippians (1)
- Philippians 4:22
2 Timothy (1)
- 2 Timothy 4:22