Thanos

Thanos is a boy's name of Greek origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Thanos at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Greek
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Thanos

Thanos belongs to the Greek tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Thanos first appears in Social Security records in 2004. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #5318 in 2019, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 105 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Thanos in US records

First recorded (US)
2004
Best US rank
#5318 in 2019
Peak year
2019
Total since 1880
105

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Thanos mean?

The meaning of Thanos is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Greek origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Thanos a boy or girl name?

Thanos is a boy name.

What origin is the name Thanos?

Thanos comes from the Greek tradition.

How popular is the name Thanos?

Thanos first appears in US records in 2004. Its best-ever ranking was #5318 in 2019, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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