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Theron

“Meaning not established” — Ancient Greek Θήρων (via Latin) origin

Boy's name · #2451 in the US (2025) · Timeless

Theron has appeared in US records since 1880 — best rank #447 (1910) · 12,960 babies named Theron all-time · 1 in 33,000 boys born in 2025.

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 1 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Therons

• Theron of Acragas — Greek Sicilian tyrant of Acragas (died 473 BC)
• Theron Smith — American basketball player
• Theron Read — American actor (1964-2009)
• Theron Cooper — Bahamian sprinter
• Theron Akin — U.S. Representative (1855–1933)

In stories & tradition

• Theron — Aeneid

What Therons become

Among 55 notable people named Theron:

No single standout — notable Therons spread across many fields.

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