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Miron

♂ Boy

Pronounced MEE-rohn /ˈmi.rɔn/Medium

Meaning: From Greek Myron, 'fragrant myrrh, sweet oil'; also a Slavic name linked to mir, 'peace'; routes layeredMedium

In 30 seconds: Fragrant and peaceful: Miron means 'sweet myrrh' (Greek) and echoes Slavic 'peace'. A classical, gentle name with deep roots.
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Origin MediumGreek, Slavic
MeaningFrom Greek Myron, 'fragrant myrrh, sweet oil'; also a Slavic name linked to mir, 'peace'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#5762 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 480

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719152025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Miron comes from Greek Myron, 'fragrant myrrh, sweet oil' (the name of a celebrated sculptor and saints), and overlaps Slavic names linked to mir, 'peace' (routes layered, which we note). It's classical and gentle.

In the U.S. it appears in Slavic and Greek families. Rare, myrrh-or-peace at the root, and classical.

Did you know? Myron was a famous ancient Greek sculptor — and Miron, its Slavic form, also echoes mir, 'peace'; the name means 'fragrant myrrh, sweet oil'.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name — Myron — routes layered

Variations

MyronMirkoMiroslav

Nicknames

Miro

Famous Bearers

  • ★Miron Costin (1633-1691)
    Moldavian chronicler and poet, one of the most important figures of early Romanian literature
  • ★Miron Białoszewski (1922-1983)
    Polish poet and prose writer known for his avant-garde style

If you like Miron…

Myron— the Greek form
Milan— another Slavic classic
Dion— shares the -on ending
Deon— another Greek name
Daemon— another Greek name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Miron mean?

Miron is Greek for 'fragrant myrrh' and echoes Slavic 'peace'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Miron?

It's said MEE-rohn /ˈmi.rɔn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Miron a boy or girl name?

Miron is a boy's name.

How popular is Miron?

Miron is a rare name in the U.S.

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