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.
Myron IS one of the greatest sculptors — his Discobolus IS the most iconic Greek statue.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Greek; Myron of Eleutherae (5th century BC).
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Today
Myron remains a beloved choice, ranking #1633 in the US. 45,731 babies have been named Myron since 1880.
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How popular is Myron?
1930peak 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 registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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.
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Greatest sculptor Discobolus
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Most-iconic-statue
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Greek-myrrh
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Refined-precious
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Sculptural-maximum
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Y7
R9
O6
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Sum: 31 → Life path 4
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Personality of Myron
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Steady & reliable
When they make a promise, they keep it.
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Methodical
Thorough, careful, precise.
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Quietly powerful
Their strength is always there when it matters.
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Grounded
No matter what swirls around them, they stay centred.
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