Myron

Myron: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning: “sweet oil, perfume”
Origin: Greek
Say it: MY-run · 2 syllables
Used for: Boys

Myron comes from Greek Myron, related to myron meaning 'sweet oil' or 'perfume.' It was borne by an ancient Greek sculptor and has long been used in English.

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How popular is Myron?

202430.0 per million US babies

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Babies named Myron in 202499

2024 rank#1,682 boys

Peak year1930

Total US babies since 188045,731

Myron is steady now but far below its 1930 peak.

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Myron questions

What does the name Myron mean?

Myron means "sweet oil, perfume". It comes from Greek. Myron comes from Greek Myron, related to myron meaning 'sweet oil' or 'perfume.' It was borne by an ancient Greek sculptor and has long been used in English.

Is Myron a boy or girl name?

Myron is mainly a boy's name in US records (99% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Myron?

99 US babies were named Myron in 2024. Its peak year was 1930.

How do you pronounce Myron?

Myron is usually pronounced MY-run.

Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.