What origin is the name Charon?

Charon comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Charon a popular name?

Charon is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Charon?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Charon — for example Sophia, Chloe, Sofia. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Charon

Q: Is Charon a rare name?

Yes. Charon does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Charon

Charon

Boy

greek

2 syllables

Charon is a greek boy's name meaning "From Greek mythology, this name refers to the ferryman who carries souls across the river Styx to the underworld.".

With greek roots, Charon is a boy name that means "From Greek mythology, this name refers to the ferryman who carries souls across the river Styx to the underworld.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

From Greek mythology, this name refers to the ferryman who carries souls across the river Styx to the underworld.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Charon

Very rare in US records

What does Charon mean?

Charon is a boy name of greek origin meaning "From Greek mythology, this name refers to the ferryman who carries souls across the river Styx to the underworld.".