Myron

Myron - A very unique male name

Myron appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #320. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Myron and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Myron? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Myron. The baby boy name Myron was given to 47 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1756 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 31,198 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Myron peaked in popularity 95 years ago in 1931 on position 193.

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Myron is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Myron is currently topping the baby name charts in Wisconsin at position #509 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,838.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Myron is where you live.

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Myron origin and meaning

Greek

From Greek Myron, from myron, 'myrrh, sweet perfume, ointment'

Myron is an ancient Greek name from the word for myrrh, borne in classical times by the sculptor of the Discobolus. It had a long American run peaking in 1956 and has been rare for decades, with a tiny recent uptick in rank. Today it reads as a learned, grandfatherly Greek classic.

Attested etymology

Myron is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Myron, pop culture references for the name Myron and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Myron

We've found the following names that sound similar to Myron, sorted by popularity.

Marion / Mariano / Marino / Marwan / Merwin / Miran / Marin / Moroni / Miron / Marian /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Myron

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Myron a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Myron?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

MY-run · /ˈmaɪrən/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Miron — A Slavic spelling variant

Famous bearers

• Myron of Eleutherae — Ancient Greek sculptor famed for the Discobolus (Discus Thrower) (5th century BC) Historical

Style

ClassicInternational

Why parents choose it

A classical Greek name with an artistic pedigree going back two and a half millennia.

Worth knowing

• It peaked in 1956 and will read as a grandfather name; 'myrrh' needs explaining to land.