Myron
2 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Greek / Amish ◈ 2 syllables
"Myrrh, An Embalming Spice"

From Greek / Amish

Myron means myrrh or sweet oil — from the Greek. Myron IS one of the greatest ancient sculptors — his Discobolus (Discus Thrower) IS the most iconic Greek statue. Two syllables of the greatest-ancient-sculptor, the Discobolus, and the most iconic Greek statue.

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Myron at a glance
MeaningMyrrh, An Embalming Spice
OriginGreek / Amish
GenderMale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 4
US Rank (today)#1633
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Why parents love Myron
  • Myron IS one of the greatest ancient sculptors.
  • His Discobolus IS the most iconic Greek statue.
  • Two syllables with a refined, Greek sound: MY-ron.
  • The meaning myrrh IS preciously fragrant.
  • The most sculpturally prestigious name.
The vibe of Myron
myrrhsweet oilGreekMyrongreatest sculptorDiscobolusDiscus Throwericonic statuerefined
Origin & history of Myron
Greek myron (myrrh/sweet oil) Myron the sculptor
1
Greek / Amish roots
Myron IS one of the greatest sculptors — his Discobolus IS the most iconic Greek statue.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Greek; Myron of Eleutherae (5th century BC).
3
Today
Myron remains a beloved choice, ranking #1633 in the US. 45,731 babies have been named Myron since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Myron?
1930 peak year
Myron appears in U.S. registration data going all the way back to 1880, when records begin. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 1930, 713 babies received the name (ranked #195). Today it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #1633), with roughly 102 babies named Myron each year. Myron's usage has held roughly steady recently. In total, around 45,731 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
713 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #195)
102 Avg. per year
(last decade)
1,020 Total registrations
last 10 years
45,731 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #1,633) Moderate
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Myron
4
Life path number
The Builder
Discipline, reliability and masterful building.

Myron's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — sculptural seeking. People named Myron tend to be refined, precious, and gifted at being one of the greatest sculptors.

Greatest sculptor Discobolus
Most-iconic-statue
Greek-myrrh
Refined-precious
Sculptural-maximum
M4
Y7
R9
O6
N5
Sum: 31 → Life path 4
Personality of Myron
🏛️
Steady & reliable
When they make a promise, they keep it.
📐
Methodical
Thorough, careful, precise.
💪
Quietly powerful
Their strength is always there when it matters.
🌿
Grounded
No matter what swirls around them, they stay centred.
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