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Kronos

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Pronounced KROH-nos /ˈkroʊ.noʊs/Medium

Meaning: The Greek spelling of Cronus, the leader of the Titans; 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: Kronos is a Greek Titan. Bold, classic, and warm (said 'KROH-nos'). We note the Titan.

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MeaningThe Greek spelling of Cronus, the leader of the Titans; the meaning is uncertain, sometimes linked (by folk etymology) to Chronos, 'time'; we note the Titan

U.S. rank (2018)#11557 ↗ Rising

2018 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 11

History & Origin

Kronos is the Greek spelling of Cronus, the leader of the Titans; 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-nos').

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? Kronos is the Greek spelling of Cronus, the leader of the Titans (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-nos').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Kronos — Greek mythology; Titan; routes uncertain

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kronos mean?

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

How do you pronounce Kronos?

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

Is Kronos a boy or girl name?

Kronos is a boy's name.

How popular is Kronos?

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