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Myron

♂ Boy

Pronounced MY-ruhn /ˈmaɪ.ɹən/Medium

Meaning: Sweet oil, perfume, myrrhMedium

In 30 seconds: Myron is an Ancient Greek name meaning sweet oil, perfume, or myrrh.
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Origin MediumAncient Greek, English, Ukrainian
MeaningSweet oil, perfume, myrrh
U.S. rank (2024)#1690 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births99 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1930
Total births (all-time)≈ 45,268

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 193018802024

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

History & Origin

From Ancient Greek, Myron carries the fragrant sense of sweet oil, perfume, or myrrh. The name has a classical, sculptural quality fitting its old Greek roots. It travels into Slavic languages as the variation Miron, keeping the same core sound.

Myron has a soft, two-syllable flow that feels both vintage and distinctive. The Eastern European form Miron shows how the name moved beyond Greek into other traditions.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Myron is 'sweet oil, perfume', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Myron — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

Miron

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Myron mean?

Myron is usually explained as meaning 'sweet oil, perfume' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Myron?

It's commonly said MY-ruhn /ˈmaɪ.ɹən/.

Is Myron a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Myron is used as a boy name.

How popular is Myron?

In 2024, Myron ranked #1690 in the U.S. for boys, with 99 births recorded.