Gender: Male
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Ferryman of Hades
Pronunciation: kuh-ron, /ˈkɛrɒn/, K EH R AH N
Popularity Rank: #43,575
In Greek mythology, Charon is the ferryman of Hades who carries souls of the newly deceased across the river Styx to the underworld. The name Charon means 'fierce brightness' or 'fierce resolve.'
The name Charon is of Greek origin and means Ferryman of Hades. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Charon is commonly found in United States of America, Netherlands, Colombia, and 51 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: kuh-ron
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈkɛrɒn/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K EH R AH N
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Charon is recorded 724 times globally, ranking it as the 43,575th most common name worldwide.
Charon is most prevalent in United States of America, with 137 occurrences, making it the 13,444th most popular name in the country.
In Netherlands, the name Charon is found among 1 in every 3613 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #13,444 | 1 : 13,205 |
| Netherlands | #4,367 | 1 : 3,613 |
| Colombia | #10,826 | 1 : 15,172 |
| South Africa | #14,135 | 1 : 33,027 |
| Morocco | #18,676 | 1 : 30,086 |
| France | #23,467 | 1 : 40,750 |
| Italy | #32,980 | 1 : 53,751 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Charon from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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