Thor
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Gift of God — a blessing from heaven
Origin: Short form of Theodore — from Greek theos (god) + doron (gift)
Popularity: Ranked #2875 in 2025 with 44 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Theora, meaning gift of god.
Similar names: thora, theora, theori, theory, thorn, torah, torey, torrey
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Thor? About 1 in 75,648 babies born in 2025 were named Thor, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Thor
What does the name Thor mean?
Thor means “Gift of God — a blessing from heaven” from Short form of Theodore — from Greek theos (god) + doron (gift) roots.
What is the origin of the name Thor?
Thor has Short form of Theodore — from Greek theos (god) + doron (gift) origin. The traditional meaning is “Gift of God — a blessing from heaven”.
How popular is Thor?
Thor ranked #2833 in 2025 — given to 44 babies that year.
When was Thor most popular?
Thor peaked in 2015 with 118 babies registered that year.
Is Thor a boy or girl name?
Thor is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Thors in registered births are male.
Is the name Thor rising or falling in popularity?
Thor has fallen 1066 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #1767 in 2020 to #2833 in 2025.
How long has Thor been recorded?
Thor appears in birth records across 115 years — from 1904 through 2025.