Myron vs Artemis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Myron

Boy #1,695 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"myrrh, fragrant oil"

Origin: Greek

Greek American Eastern European

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,648 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"safe, unharmed (proposed etymology)"

Origin: Greek artemes

Greek European American Global

12 High Risk

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Myron Rank #1,695

Artemis Rank #1,648

Artemis is more popular, ranked #1648 vs #1695 for Myron.

Is Myron or Artemis more popular?

Artemis is more popular, ranked #1648 compared to Myron at #1695 in the United States.

What do Myron and Artemis mean?

Myron means "myrrh, fragrant oil" (Greek origin). Artemis means "safe, unharmed (proposed etymology)" (Greek artemes origin).

Are Myron and Artemis boy or girl names?

Myron is primarily a boy name. Artemis is primarily a boy name.