Kreon
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- Name
- Kreon
- Gender
- Boy name
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Kreon (Κρέων) is a traditional Greek first name for boys. The German translation of the name is 'the ruler' or 'the king.'
What does the name Kreon mean?
Kreon (Κρέων) is a classic Greek boy's name, meaning 'the ruler' or 'the king' in German. The name has its roots in Ancient Greek and is derived from 'kreon' (κρέων), which means 'king,' or from 'kreion' (κρείων) for 'ruler,' 'lord,' or 'master.' Creon is the Latinized form of the name.
Where does the name Kreon come from?
The name Kreon has Ancient Greek origins and means 'the ruler.' The etymological composition traces back to the Ancient Greek word 'kreon' (κρέων), meaning 'king,' as well as 'kreion' (κρείων) for 'ruler,' 'lord,' or 'master.' The language of origin is Greek.
How do you pronounce Kreon?
Kreon is pronounced like 'Kre-on.'
Popularity
In Switzerland, the boy's name Kreon ranks 20,745th in the official list of most common first names, with a total of 4 bearers of this name. Rank and number of name bearers: 20,745, 4 people, source: Federal Statistical Office 2024. Distribution of the name in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland: In Germany, Kreon is exclusively found in Bavaria (100%). In Austria, the name is prevalent in Upper Austria (33.3%) and Salzburg (66.7%).
Nicknames & pet names
Kreator
Famous people
- Kreon (character in Sophocles' play 'Antigone')
- Kreon Delos (character from the novel trilogy 'Göttlich')
Frequently asked questions about the name Kreon
What does the name Kreon mean?
Kreon means 'the ruler' or 'the king' in German and has its roots in Ancient Greek.
Where does the name Kreon come from?
The name Kreon has Ancient Greek origins and is derived from the words 'kreon' for 'king' and 'kreion' for 'ruler.'
How popular is the name Kreon?
The name Kreon is rather rare in many countries, but is gaining interest due to its classical roots.