Myron

/ MY-ron /
boyclassicvintagegreek

“myrrh, sweet oil” — Greek

—2024 rank
1930peak year
43,736babies named Myron since 1880
▼ 11%5-year trend

Myron popularity over 145 years

🌱 Below the charts · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024

peak 193018801920196020002024

What does Myron mean?

From Greek myron, 'myrrh' or 'sweet oil'. Borne by a famous fifth-century Greek sculptor.

OriginGreek
Syllables2
Genderboy
Styleclassic, vintage

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