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Kharon
How to Pronounce Kharon
Pronounced KAIR-on /ˈkɛər.ɒn/Low
Meaning: Kharon is a transliteration of the Greek Charon, the grim ferryman of the underworld who carries the souls of the dead across the river Styx, or Acheron, for the price of a coin. The Kh- spelling reflects the Greek letter chi, and the name is drawn straight from the myth.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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
Kharon is a form of Charon, the ferryman of Greek myth who rows the souls of the dead across the Styx. The Kh- spelling follows the Greek chi, and as a modern given name it draws on the mythological figure; we note that origin plainly and neutrally.
It was never common, given to only about fifteen boys a year even at its peak around 2010, and it stayed rare. A boy named Kharon then is in his teens today, bearing a name taken from Greek mythology.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Kharon mean?
It is a spelling of Charon, the ferryman of Greek mythology who carries the dead across the river Styx.
How do you pronounce Kharon?
It is said KAIR-on /ˈkɛər.ɒn/ - two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Kharon a boy or girl name?
Kharon is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Kharon?
It was always rare in the United States, given to only about fifteen boys a year even at its peak in the two-thousands.