Thelonious: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
thuh-LOH-nee-uhs

Thelonious is a boy's name. It appears in our list of 175+ Strong Black Baby Boy Names You’ll Love.

Meaning & Origin of Thelonious

A common claim: Thelonious means 'lord' Actually: This meaning isn't confirmed by any reliable source; the name's origin isn't well documented, so this gloss should be treated as unverified.

How to Pronounce Thelonious

thuh-LOH-nee-uhsIPA /θəˈloʊniəs/

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