Recent in Baby
When Baby Resists SolidsWhen Baby Resists SolidsBaby Biting TipsBaby Biting Tips5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair Injuries5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair InjuriesWhen Baby and Pet MeetWhen Baby and Pet MeetTreatments for ColicTreatments for ColicBaby Milestones – The First YearBaby Milestones – The First YearTips for Relieving Teething PainTips for Relieving Teething PainBenefits of Making Your Own Baby FoodBenefits of Making Your Own Baby Food

Home › Baby Names Directory › Cronus

Cronus

♂ Boy

Pronounced KROH-nus /ˈkroʊ.nəs/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek Kronos, the leader of the Titans who ruled during the golden age; the meaning is uncertain, sometimes linked (by folk etymology) to Chronos, 'time'; we note the TitanLow

In 30 seconds: The Titan king; ruler of the golden age: Cronus is a Greek Titan. Bold, classic, and warm (said 'KROH-nus'). We note the Titan.
💕 Browse more names
Origin LowGreek
MeaningFrom the Greek Kronos, the leader of the Titans who ruled during the golden age; the meaning is uncertain, sometimes linked (by folk etymology) to Chronos, 'time'; we note the Titan

History & Origin

Cronus comes from the Greek Kronos, the leader of the Titans who ruled during the golden age; the meaning is uncertain, sometimes linked (by folk etymology) to Chronos, 'time' (routes uncertain, which we note the Titan). A bold, classic name (said 'KROH-nus').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name (the Roman equivalent is Saturn). Rare, the-Titan-king at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Cronus is the leader of the Titans who ruled the golden age (and father of Zeus) — often linked by folk etymology to 'time' — a bold, storied name (the routes are uncertain, which we note the Titan; said 'KROH-nus').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Cronus — Greek mythology; Titan; routes uncertain

Variations

KronosCronosKronus

Nicknames

—

Famous Bearers

  • Famous bearers coming soon.

If you like Cronus…

Kronos— a kin spelling
Saturn— the Roman counterpart
Rhea— his Titaness consort
Zeus— his son, king of the gods

Explore names like Cronus

By themeuncertaingreekmythologytitan

All themes →All meanings →All origins →

Frequently Asked

What does the name Cronus mean?

Cronus is the leader of the Titans (father of Zeus); the meaning is uncertain, sometimes linked to Chronos ('time'). We note the Titan.

How do you pronounce Cronus?

It's said KROH-nus /ˈkro.nəs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Cronus a boy or girl name?

Cronus is a boy's name.

How popular is Cronus?

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

💬 Ask Nia