Theron

Theron - A very unique male name

Theron appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #514. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Theron and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Theron? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Theron. The baby boy name Theron was given to 5 baby boys in 2025, ranking #4307 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 293,257 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Theron peaked in popularity 111 years ago in 1915 on position 463.

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Theron is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Theron is currently topping the baby name charts in Georgia at position #1,525 - and is the least popular in Georgia at position #1,525.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Theron is where you live.

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Theron origin and meaning

Greek

From Greek thēr, 'wild beast, beast of prey' — traditionally 'hunter'

Theron is a Greek name built on thēr, a wild beast, and traditionally understood as 'hunter'. It has been recorded steadily since 1910 without ever being common. Actress Charlize Theron holds it as a surname, which does not make her a bearer of the given name.

Attested etymology

Theron is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Theron, pop culture references for the name Theron and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Theron

We've found the following names that sound similar to Theron, sorted by popularity.

Tyrone / Thurman / Truman / Tyron / Tremaine / Torin / Tremayne / Taurean / Thorin / Taron /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Even more about Theron

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Theron a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Theron?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

THAIR-on · /ˈθɛərɒn/
Some speakers say THEER-on; the first-syllable vowel genuinely varies.

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Theran — A rare respelling

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

ClassicInternational

Why parents choose it

A scholarly, understated Greek name — distinctive without being invented.

Worth knowing

• Most people know the sound from Charlize Theron's surname