Theon

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Pronounced THEE-on /ˈθi.ɑn/High

Meaning: From Greek theos, 'god' — an ancient mathematician's name, Thrones-revivedMedium

In 30 seconds: Godly by grammar: Theon — 'of the gods' — taught mathematics in ancient Alexandria and endured Westeros's hardest arc. Divine root, tested bearer.

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Origin HighGreek

MeaningFrom Greek theos, 'god' — an ancient mathematician's name, Thrones-revived

U.S. rank (2024)#3762 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births30 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 402

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Theon comes from Greek theos, 'god' — 'godly'. Theon of Alexandria preserved Euclid for posterity; George R.R. Martin's Theon Greyjoy gave it modern recognition.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, god-rooted, and classical-modern.

Did you know? Theon of Alexandria edited Euclid and fathered the philosopher Hypatia — a real classical pedigree before Game of Thrones borrowed the name.

Overall data confidence 80%

References — Theon of Alexandria — classical background

Variations

TeonTheo

Nicknames

Theo

Famous Bearers

★Theon of Alexandria (c. 335–405)
Greek mathematician, editor of Euclid, father of Hypatia.

If you like Theon…

Theo— the short 'god' brother

Theodore— the 'gift of God' classic

Leon— a fellow crisp Greek two-beat

Triton— shares Theon's Greek roots

Dion— shares the -on ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Theon mean?

Theon is from Greek theos, 'god' — 'godly'.

How do you pronounce Theon?

It's said THEE-on /ˈθi.ɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Theon a boy or girl name?

Theon is a boy's name.

How popular is Theon?

Theon is a rare name in the U.S.