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Chiron

♂ Boy

Pronounced KY-ron /ˈkaɪ.rɒn/Medium

Meaning: From Greek Cheiron — the wise centaur who tutored heroes like Achilles; linked to cheir, 'a hand' (and to healing); a mythology-name; we note the mythologyLow

In 30 seconds: The wise centaur of Greek myth: Chiron. Crisp, classical, and warm (said 'KY-ron').
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningFrom Greek Cheiron — the wise centaur who tutored heroes like Achilles; linked to cheir, 'a hand' (and to healing); a mythology-name; we note the mythology
U.S. rank (2025)#8380 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 140

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919842025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Chiron comes from Greek Cheiron — the wise centaur who tutored heroes like Achilles; his name links to cheir, 'a hand' (and to healing; a mythology-name; we note the mythology). A crisp, classical name (said 'KY-ron'; nickname Ron).

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, the-wise-centaur at the root, and classical.

Did you know? Chiron (Cheiron) was the wise centaur who tutored heroes like Achilles in Greek myth — his name links to cheir, 'a hand' (and to healing) — a crisp, classical name (we note the mythology; said 'KY-ron').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Chiron — mythology noted

Variations

CheironKiron

Nicknames

Ron

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If you like Chiron…

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chiron mean?

Chiron is the wise centaur of Greek myth (tutor of heroes); his name links to 'a hand' and healing. We note the mythology.

How do you pronounce Chiron?

It's said KY-ron /ˈkaɪ.rɒn/ — two syllables, stress on the first (the 'ch' is a hard k).

Is Chiron a boy or girl name?

Chiron is a boy's name.

How popular is Chiron?

Chiron is a very rare name in the U.S.

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