Artemis vs Myron

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Artemis

Girl #1,024 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"safe, unharmed"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,024
Total SSA Count
246
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Artie, Temis, Remi

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Myron

Boy #1,695 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"myrrh, fragrant oil"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,695
Total SSA Count
99
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ron

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Artemis Rank #1,024
Myron Rank #1,695

Artemis is more popular, ranked #1024 vs #1695 for Myron.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Artemis ___

  • Artemis Moon
  • Artemis Silver
  • Artemis Grace
  • Artemis Hunter
  • Artemis Sage
  • Artemis Dawn

Myron ___

  • Myron James
  • Myron Lee
  • Myron Scott
  • Myron Allen
  • Myron Douglas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Artemis

Apollo Orion Athena Selene Perseus

If you choose Myron

Byron Irene Sylvia Leonard Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Artemis or Myron more popular?

Artemis is more popular, ranked #1024 compared to Myron at #1695 in the United States.

What do Artemis and Myron mean?

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

Are Artemis and Myron boy or girl names?

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

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