The nameByron
Byron is an English boy's name taken from a surname.
- Boy's name
- English
Meaning
From the Old English byre, "cowshed": one who lived by the cowsheds.
Origin
English.
History
The surname of the poet Lord Byron; in France it was mostly given in the 2000s and 2010s.
Popularity of the name Byron
Byron in France
2806thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2009peak year (50 births)
640babies named Byron in France since 1900
Byron was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 245 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Byron. Its rise began around 1956, and it peaked in 2009. Half of all babies named Byron in France were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Byron mean?
From the Old English byre, "cowshed": one who lived by the cowsheds.
What is the origin of the name Byron?
English.
Is Byron a girl's or a boy's name?
Byron is a boy's name.