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Theron

♂ Boy

Pronounced THEHR-uhn /ˈθɛɹ.ən/Medium

Meaning: To huntMedium

In 30 seconds: Theron is an Ancient Greek boy's name meaning 'to hunt'. It carries the crisp, classical sound of Greek given names.
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Origin MediumAncient Greek [1]
MeaningTo hunt
U.S. rank (2025)#2474 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births55 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1966
Total births (all-time)≈ 12,960

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196618802025

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

Theron comes from Ancient Greek and means 'to hunt', tying it to the imagery of the hunter. As a genuinely old Greek name, it has a documented classical pedigree rather than a modern coinage's uncertainty.

The name's stressed first syllable and clean -on ending give it the same shape as many other names handed down from Greek.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Theron is 'to hunt', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Theron — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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If you like Theron…

Theo— Shares the The- opening rooted in Greek naming.
Aaron— Matches the two-syllable -ron ending and sound.
Nikolaos— a fellow Ancient Greek [1] choice
Talon— lands in the same popularity range
Trevon— a similarly popular pick

Frequently Asked

What does the name Theron mean?

Theron is usually explained as meaning 'to hunt' and is most often linked with Ancient Greek [1] tradition.

How do you pronounce Theron?

It's commonly said THEHR-uhn /ˈθɛɹ.ən/.

Is Theron a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Theron is used as a boy name.

How popular is Theron?

In 2024, Theron ranked #2857 in the U.S. for boys, with 45 births recorded.

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