Baby Names Girl Names Meaning of the Name Nereo Updated January 10, 2026 by Jennifer M. Nereo Gender: Female Origin: Spanish Meaning: Strong Swimmer ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Nereo? The name Nereo is primarily a female name of Spanish origin that means Strong Swimmer. People who like the name Nereo also like: Svetlana, Jayashri, Fathia, Adabella, Arnia, Ghada, Kella Names like Nereo: Nuri, Noor, Namir, Neorah, Nuria, Nura, Nara, Naira, Noyer, Naarah, Nuray, Nero, Nere, Norio, Nimra, Naara, Nira, Nery, Nir, Nur, Nyeri, Neriah, Nyrie, Nawra, Nairi, Nori, Nimrah, Nora, Naiara, Niara Stats for the Name Nereo Nereo is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Nereo is currently not ranked in U.S. births