Theon

Greek

"godly"

Theon Origin and Meaning

The name Theon is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "godly".

Theon, an ancient name attached to a noted Greek teacher of mathematics and astronomy, also father to the first woman mathematician, might appeal to parents in this field. You can think of Theon as Theo with something a little extra.

Theon is also the name of a major character in Game of Thrones -- albeit a rather notorious character, Theon Greyjoy, who is known as Reek after undergoing months of brutal torture at the hands of sadist Ramsay Snow.

Theon Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1144 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Theon

• 1144 Nameberry 2025
• 999 England 2019

20 Names Similar to Theon

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Famous People Named Theon

• Theon of Smyrna Greek philosopher and mathematician
• Theon of Alexandria Greek scholar and mathematician
• Theon of Samos Greek painter

The name Theon in Pop Culture

• Theon Greyjoy main character in "Game of Thrones" (A Good Man)
• Theon character in Morgan Rhodes' "Falling Kingdoms"