The nameMyron
Myron is a boy's name of Greek origin.
- Boy's name
- Greek
Meaning
From the Greek myron, "perfumed oil".
Origin
Greek.
History
The name of the Greek sculptor of the Discobolus; in France it was mostly given in the 2000s and 2010s.
Popularity of the name Myron
Myron in France
1470thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2017peak year (35 births)
660babies named Myron in France since 1900
Myron was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 295 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Myron. Its rise began around 1992, and it peaked in 2017. Half of all babies named Myron in France were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 19 births a year on average, against 29 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Myron mean?
From the Greek myron, "perfumed oil".
What is the origin of the name Myron?
Greek.
Is Myron a girl's or a boy's name?
Myron is a boy's name.