Theron
th(e)-ron
US Popularity:6530
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Hunter
Theron is a boy’s name of Greek origin. This name translates to “hunter”, and while its Anglicized version might be a little more well-known, Theron has a unique mythological charm. It is evocative of tales of gods and heroes, which you can share with your little one as they grow up. Some may interpret Theron as an Afrikaans name, which is famously the surname of iconic South African actress Charlize Theron. This star is famous for her roles in action films like Mad Max: Fury Road, Atomic Blonde, and Prometheus.
Famous People Named Theron
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Charlize TheronActress
How Popular Is The Name Theron?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Theron is currently #2570 on The Bump
Boy:Theron is currently #1452 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Theron is currently #6530 in U.S. births
Boy:Theron is currently #3041 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#3041
in 2023
- 266
from 2022
Sources
Learn how we keep our content accurate and up-to-date by reading our medical review and editorial process.
Was this page helpful?
Yes
No
Search Baby Boy Names
Search by:
Article saved.Go to My Saved Articles
Article removed.
Name added. View Your List