Myron
m(y)-ron
US Popularity:4137
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Sweet oil, perfume; Myrrh
Myron is a boy’s name of Greek origin. The name Myron means “myrrh,” “sweet oil,” and “perfume,” which comes from an aromatic shrub. An ancient appellation, Myron was borne by a prominent fifth-century BC sculptor, Myron of Eleutherae, and Saint Myron the Wonder Worker from Crete. If raising baby in faith or simply the idea of a truly vintage name is calling to you, Myron ticks many boxes.
Myron Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Myron is currently #3170 on The Bump
Boy:Myron is currently #1777 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Myron is currently #4137 in U.S. births
Boy:Myron is currently #1942 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#1942
in 2023
- 258
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 481
Name Doctor, Myron
Behind the Name, Myron, January 2022
Britannica, Myron, Greek sculptor, May 2016
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