Boy Name · Germanic Origin
Thor
Thor is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a boy's name of Germanic origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Thor? It is a boy name, rooted in Germanic naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Tor.
Thor meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Thor has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Germanic naming roots help connect Thor to related Germanic baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Thor as T·H·O·R, with 4 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Thor is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Thor variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Thora, Thore, Thory.
- Nicknames: Thor works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Thor with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Thor middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Tor, Thora, Thyra, Thera, Thayer — full picks on the sibling names for Thor guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Thor? Browse our names like Thor guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Thor
What does the name Thor mean?
Thor has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Thor?
Thor originates in Germanic naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Thor?
Thor has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Thor a boy's or girl's name?
Thor is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Thor in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Thor sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Thor?
Names that share Thor's sound and style include Tor, Thora, Thyra, Thera, Thayer.
What middle names pair well with Thor?
Good middle-name fits for Thor pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Thor is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Thor is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Thor?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Thor share its rhythm without rhyming — Tor, Thora, Thyra all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.