Theron
th(e)-ron
US Popularity:5865
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
Theron Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Theron is currently #2598 on The Bump
Boy:Theron is currently #813 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Theron is currently #5865 in U.S. births
Boy:Theron is currently #1993 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#5865
in 2022
- 717
from 2021
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