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Theron

“Ancient Greek name — Thērōn (Θήρων)” — Ancient Greek Θήρων (via Latin) origin

Boy's name · #2474 in the US (2025) · Timeless

Theron holds its lane: charted since 1880 and rarely far from where it stands today (#2474 in 2025). About 13,000 boys have carried it along the way.

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.

Similar names: Clement · Teddy · Basil · Myron · Aubrey · Marlin

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