What origin is the name Creon?

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

Is Creon a popular name?

Creon 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 Creon?

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

Creon

Q: Is Creon a rare name?

Yes. Creon 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 Creon

Creon

Boy

greek

1 syllable

Creon is a greek boy's name meaning "A Greek male name known in mythology as the brother of Queen Jocasta. The name translates to ruler or prince.".

With greek roots, Creon is a boy name that means "A Greek male name known in mythology as the brother of Queen Jocasta. The name translates to ruler or prince.". It has 1 syllable.

Origin: greek
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A Greek male name known in mythology as the brother of Queen Jocasta. The name translates to ruler or prince.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Creon

Very rare in US records

What does Creon mean?

Creon is a boy name of greek origin meaning "A Greek male name known in mythology as the brother of Queen Jocasta. The name translates to ruler or prince.".

Is Creon a rare name?

Yes. Creon does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Creon

Sophia Chloe Sofia Zoey Penelope Zoe

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Names with a similar meaning to Creon

Creon means "A Greek male name known in mythology as the brother of Queen Jocasta. The name translates to ruler or prince." — these names share that spirit.