Myron vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Myron

Boy #1,695 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"myrrh, fragrant oil"

Origin: Greek

Greek American Eastern European

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Myron Rank #1,695

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1695 for Myron.

Is Myron or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Myron at #1695 in the United States.

What do Myron and Richard mean?

Myron means "myrrh, fragrant oil" (Greek origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Myron and Richard boy or girl names?

Myron is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.