Meaning: Chief; lord; from Irish Gaelic toran (chief) or torc (boar, strength) — possibly the same Celtic root as Thor (the Norse thunder god)Medium
In 30 seconds: An Irish Gaelic name of uncertain etymology, possibly meaning 'chief' or 'lord,' from toran or related to the Celtic root for strength. It also has an appealing phonetic similarity to Thor.
MeaningChief; lord; from Irish Gaelic toran (chief) or torc (boar, strength) — possibly the same Celtic root as Thor (the Norse thunder god)
U.S. rank (2024)#1164 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births179 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,114
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Torin is possibly from Irish Gaelic toran (chief, lord) or related to Celtic roots meaning strength. It may also be influenced by the Norse Thor (thunder) through similar sound. As a given name it is modern American.
Torin ranked #1164 for boys in 2024.
Did you know? Thorin Oakenshield, the dwarf king in Tolkien's The Hobbit (1937), has a name with the same Tor- opening as Torin — and Tolkien based many dwarf names on Old Norse mythology, suggesting Torin/Thorin share a Northern European heritage of strength and leadership.
Overall data confidence 72%
U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data
Variations
ThorinTorynToran
Nicknames
Tor
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If you like Torin…
Thor— one-syllable Norse thunder god name sharing the Tor- opening
Thorin— Tolkien's dwarf king sharing the same Thor/Tor- root and similar etymology
Toron— a variant spelling in the same phonetic family
Dorian— two-syllable -ian ending name with the same literary feel
Orion— two-syllable Greek constellation name with the same mythological gravitas
Frequently Asked
What does the name Torin mean?
Torin means 'chief' or 'lord' from Irish Gaelic toran, with possible connections to Celtic roots for strength similar to the Norse Thor.
How do you pronounce Torin?
It's said TOR-in — two syllables, stress on the first.
