Iron
Fact sheet
- Name
- Iron
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
Iron is a boy's name of English origin. Its direct translation is 'iron', which is derived from the Old English term īsern.
What does the name Iron mean?
Iron is an English name for boys and translates to 'iron', derived from the Old English word īsern. Furthermore, Íron is considered a Greek form of Hero, which can be interpreted as 'the hero', originating from the Ancient Greek heros (ἥρως). The feminine form of the name is Irona.
Where does the name Iron come from?
The name Iron comes from Old English and means 'iron'. The Ancient Greek term heros (ἥρως) stands for 'hero'.
How do you pronounce Iron?
Pronunciation: ai-ron
Popularity
Iron is a rather rare name in Germany. In 2016, it ranked 4,252nd on the list of the most popular male names. Its best placement was in 2009 at 1,979th. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it 6,739th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,037th.
Nicknames & pet names
Ironman
Similar first names
Famous people
- Iron Davis (American baseball player)
- Iron Eyes Cody (American actor)
- Iron Shiek (Iranian actor)
- Iron Solomon (American rapper)
- Iron Wine (American musician)
Frequently asked questions about the name Iron
What is the meaning of the name Iron?
The name Iron means 'iron' and also has a connection to the Ancient Greek word heros, which means 'hero'.
Where does the name Iron come from?
Iron has its roots in Old English, where the word īsern means 'iron', and is also associated with the Ancient Greek term heros.
How popular is the name Iron?
The name Iron is rather rare in the English language, but due to its strong meaning and phonetic uniqueness, it has a certain appeal.