Myron
Meaning of Myron
Myron is a masculine name with Greek origins. It is pronounced as MY-ron in both American English (/ˈmaɪrɑn/) and British English (/ˈmaɪrən/). The name has variations, such as Miron.
Myron has been used as a given name for boys for many years. In the United States, it has seen varying levels of popularity over time. According to data from the Social Security Administration, Myron was most popular in the early 1900s, peaking in 1911 when it ranked at number 104 on the list of most popular names for boys. Since then, its popularity has gradually declined. As of recent years, Myron ranks around the 1500 mark.
The name Myron carries associations with ancient Greece and Greek mythology. In Greek, "myron" means "sweet oil" or "ointment," which suggests a connection to healing and soothing qualities. One notable figure from Greek mythology with this name is Myron of Eleutherae, a renowned sculptor known for his lifelike statues.
Overall, Myron is an intriguing choice for parents seeking a unique and historically significant name for their baby boy. Its Greek origins and associations add depth and character to this timeless name option.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as MY-ron (/ˈmaɪrɑn/)
British English
- Pronunced as MY-ron (/ˈmaɪrən/)
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Notable People Named Myron
| Myron Sidney Kopelman, also known as Myron Cope, was a renowned American sports journalist, radio personality, and sportscaster, best remembered as "the voice of the Pittsburgh Steelers". |
| Myron Rolle - Myron L. Rolle is a Bahamian-American neurosurgeon and former football safety who played college football at Florida State and was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the 2010 NFL Draft. |
| Myron Samuel Scholes is a Canadian–American financial economist, Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences, and co-originator of the Black–Scholes options pricing model. |
| Myron S. Cohen - Myron Cohen was an American comedian and raconteur. |
| Myron W. Wentz is the founder and former CEO of USANA Health Sciences, a Utah-based company specializing in nutritional products and supplements. |
| Myron Angel - Myron W. Angel (1827-1911) was a historian and journalist known for his role in founding California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California. |
| Myron Lizer is an American politician and businessman who served as the 10th vice president of the Navajo Nation under President Jonathan Nez. |
| Peter Myron Kowalsky was a Canadian politician, teacher, and Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan. |
| Myron Tarnavsky, also known as Мирон Тарнавський, was a supreme commander of the Ukrainian Galician Army and the military of the West Ukrainian People's Republic. |
| Myron Davis was a staff photographer for LIFE magazine, known for capturing iconic images of American forces during World War II in locations such as New Guinea and the Philippines. |
| Myron Howard Bright was an American lawyer and jurist who served as a United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. |
| Myron "Pinky" Thompson - Myron Bennett "Pinky" Thompson was a prominent social worker and community leader in Hawaiʻi, celebrated for his cultural leadership among Native Hawaiians and his role as a member of the Board of Trustees of Bishop Estate. |
| Myron Kent, the founder of Mora, Minnesota, was a prominent figure in the town's early history, but later faced a notorious trial and conviction for the murder of his wife. |
| Miron Pavlovich Zeiliger, also known as Myron Seiliger, was a Russian physicist and university professor known for developing the Seiliger cycle, a model describing the workings of the Diesel engine. |
| Myron P. Lotto was an American politician who served as a member of the Wisconsin State Senate, representing Wisconsin's 2nd Senate District from 1969 to 1973 as a member of the Republican Party. |
