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At a Glance: Name: Theron – Meaning: hunter – Origin: Greek – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: THAIR-on
Theron is a boy's name with Greek roots, meaning "hunter." It's pronounced THAIR-on, and if you've seen a different meaning claimed elsewhere, the origin here is specifically tied to that Greek root.
Meaning & Origin of Theron
Meaning: Hunter.
Origin: Greek.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Theron
Phonetic: THAIR-on IPA: /ˈθɛrɑːn/
Popularity of Theron
Theron peaked in 1910 at #452 with 38 babies given the name, and by 2024 it sat at #2857 with just 45.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Theron mean?
Hunter. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Theron)
How do you pronounce Theron?
Theron is pronounced THAIR-on (IPA: /ˈθɛrɑːn/).
Is Theron a popular name right now?
Theron peaked at #452 in 1910 and is ranked #2857 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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