Find out how popular the first name Creon has been for the last 1 years (from 1990 to 1990) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Creon by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Creon is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1990, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Creon.

The history of the first name Creon

The name Creon has its origins in ancient Greek mythology and literature. It is derived from the Greek word "kreon", meaning "ruler" or "leader". The name first appeared in the ancient Greek tragedies of Sophocles and Euripides, where it was borne by the tragic ruler of Thebes.

In Sophocles' play "Antigone", Creon is the antagonist who decrees that the body of Polynices, Antigone's brother, should not be buried. This leads to a conflict with Antigone, who defies Creon's order and is sentenced to death for her act of civil disobedience. Creon's inflexibility and pride ultimately lead to the downfall of his family and the loss of his son and wife.

The name Creon also appears in other Greek mythological tales, such as the story of Oedipus Rex. In this narrative, Creon is the brother of Jocasta and uncle of Oedipus, who becomes the ruler of Thebes after the downfall of Oedipus.

One of the earliest recorded historical figures named Creon was a Macedonian general who lived in the 4th century BC and served under Alexander the Great. He played a significant role in Alexander's conquest of the Persian Empire.

In later centuries, the name Creon was used sporadically throughout Europe. One notable bearer was Creon of Strasbourg (c. 1260–1324), a German scholar and theologian who wrote extensively on the Bible and Christian theology.

During the Renaissance, the name Creon gained some popularity among literary and artistic circles due to its association with classical Greek culture. One example is Creon Palaeologus (1503–1551), a Greek scholar and philosopher who taught at the University of Padua.

Another notable figure with the name Creon was Creon Metaxas (1869–1927), a Greek military officer and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Greece from 1936 to 1941.

Despite its historical and literary significance, the name Creon has remained relatively uncommon in modern times, perhaps due to its association with the tragic figure in ancient Greek drama.

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