Kyron
k(y)-ron
US Popularity:4077
Origin:Irish
Meaning:Little; Dark, black; Surgeon
Kyron is a masculine name of Irish and Gaelic origin, whose roots may stretch to the shores of Ancient Greece. Meaning "little,” “dark,” or “black,” Kyron derives from Kieran and certainly conjures up a brooding, mysterious figure. However, its Greek ties pose something equally interesting. Thought to derive from the name Chiron, meaning "surgeon," Kyron is a unique variation of the famed mythological Centaur. Far from a dark and menacing creature, Chiron was revered for his wisdom and justness. Fostered by Apollo, one of the Greek pantheon's most powerful gods, Chiron was the nurturer of many heroes, including Achilles and Heracles. Even in death, this mythic being's reputation continued to flourish from his place among the stars to the ancient Celtic tongue. As Kyron, your little one will have no shortage of guidance and heroes to fall in step with, should they just look up.
Kyron Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Kyron is currently #2057 on The Bump
Boy:Kyron is currently #618 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Kyron is currently #4077 in U.S. births
Boy:Kyron is currently #1234 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#4077
in 2022
- 549
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 450, 454
Behind the Name, Kieran, December 2017
Behind the Name, Chiron, December 2016
Britannica, Chiron, Greek mythology, December 2023
Online Etymology Dictionary, Chiron, September 2017
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