Myron

Meaning of Myron

Myron means 'sweet-smelling oil' or 'fragrant ointment'. It was often used for anointing.

Myron has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Myron

After ranking as high as #921 in 2000, Myron has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Myron

• Myron Floren
  Accordionist on The Lawrence Welk Show
• Myron Rolle
  Former NFL safety, neurosurgeon
• Myron Scholes
  Nobel Prize-winning economist
• Myron Boadu
  Dutch soccer player
• Myron Cohen
  American comedian and storyteller

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Questions about the name Myron

What does the name Myron mean?

Myron means myron means 'sweet-smelling oil' or 'fragrant ointment'. it was often used for anointing, and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Myron a boy's or a girl's name?

Myron is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Myron?

Myron did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Myron most popular?

Myron peaked at #921 in 2000.