Boy Name
Tor
Tor is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Tor — a boy name — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Thor is on your shortlist, Tor belongs in the same conversation.
Tor meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Tor has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Tor as T·O·R, with 3 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Tor is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Tor variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Tora, Tore, Tory.
- Nicknames: Tor works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Tor with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Tor middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Thor, Tory, Torry, Torre, Tru — full picks on the sibling names for Tor guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Tor? Browse our names like Tor 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 Tor
What does the name Tor mean?
Tor 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 Tor?
The exact origin of Tor is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Tor?
Tor has 3 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Tor a boy's or girl's name?
Tor is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Tor in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Tor sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Tor?
Names that share Tor's sound and style include Thor, Tory, Torry, Torre, Tru.
What middle names pair well with Tor?
Good middle-name fits for Tor pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Tor is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Tor is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Tor?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Tor share its rhythm without rhyming — Thor, Tory, Torry all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.