Myron is a traditionally popular baby boy’s name that means “sweet oil, perfume”. Myron is a Greek name and the term for the myrrh plant. Myron was popular all throughout the 20th century but fell out of favor after 2000.
Meaning of the name Myron:
Greek: sweet oil, perfume
Origin of the name Myron:
Myron is a Greek baby boy’s name that means “sweet oil, perfume”. It comes from the Greek term for the fragrant plant myrrh.
Symbolism of the name Myron:
Myron is the Greek term for myrrh. Historically, myrrh was a very valuable and highly prized item. Myrrh was used by the ancient Egyptians in mummification and burial rights. Additionally, some cultures in Asia used myrrh medicinally.

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Style of the name Myron:
traditional
Gender of the name Myron:
Myron is a boy's baby name.
Pronunciation of the name Myron:
MIE-rən (English), MUY-RAWN (Classical Greek)
Number of syllables in the name Myron:
two
Emotion evoked from the name Myron:
Myron evokes feelings of intelligence and maturity.
Alternative spellings for the name Myron:
Miron, Myren, Miren
Nicknames for the name Myron:
- Myr
- Ron
- Ronnie
- Myro
- Eyron
Popularity of the name Myron:
According to the Social Security Administration, Myron is a popular baby boy’s name. Myron was in the top 1000 baby names from 1900 to 2000. It peaked at #192 in 1931.
Related names for the name Myron:
Great middle names for the name Myron and their meanings:
- Noah (rest, repose)
- Zachary (the Lord has remembered)
- Nathaniel (gift of God)
- Nicholas (people of victory)
- Charles (free man)
- James (supplanter)
- Wiliam (resolute protection)
- Darien (rich, kingly)
Famous people with the name Myron:
- Myron Healey (American actor)
- Myron Scholes (Canadian Nobel Prize economist)
- Myron Cope (American journalist)
- Myron Waldman (American animator)
- Myron Hunt (American architect)
Myron in popular culture:
- “Myron” (music, Lil Uzi Vert)
- Myron Bedlock (film, “The Hurricane”)
- Myron Bolitar (literature, Harlan Coben’s novels)
- Myron(literature, “Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children” series by Ransom Riggs)
- Myron (video games, “Fallout” series)