Keros as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Keros

What is the meaning of the name Keros ?

The baby name Keros is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkɛrɒs/ (UK), /ˈkɛroʊs/ (US); respelling: KEH-ros.

Keros is Greek in Origin.

Keros is a rare cross-cultural given name rooted in Greek and Biblical traditions. In Greek, it echoes the Aegean island Keros (Κέρος) in the Cyclades, famed for Early Cycladic art. The form also aligns with Ancient Greek kērós “wax,” source of English kerosene; by association it can suggest light, craft, and preservation.

Within the Hebrew Bible, Keros appears as the name of a Nethinim family listed among the returnees from exile (Ezra 2:44; Neh 7:47); its etymology in Hebrew is uncertain, lending the name a scholarly, antiquarian aura. As a given name, Keros sees contemporary, very limited use - typically masculine but suitable as unisex - often chosen for its sleek -os ending and Mediterranean feel. Variants and related forms include the transliterations Kéros and Qeros, the short form Kero, and place-derived surname use; names with a similar vibe include Kairos and Nikos.