Baylor vs Myra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Baylor

Boy #366 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who bails, deliverer"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#366
Total SSA Count
903
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bay, Bay-Bay

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Myra

Girl #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"myrrh, fragrant resin"

Origin: Greek/Latin (myrrha)

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#645
Total SSA Count
453
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
My

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Popularity Comparison

Baylor Rank #366
Myra Rank #645

Baylor is more popular, ranked #366 vs #645 for Myra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Baylor ___

  • Baylor James
  • Baylor Scott
  • Baylor Lee
  • Baylor Thomas
  • Baylor Ray
  • Baylor Cole

Myra ___

  • Myra Jane
  • Myra Rose
  • Myra Claire
  • Myra Kate
  • Myra Louise
  • Myra Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Baylor

Tatum Mason Harper Chase Remi

If you choose Myra

Iris Walter June Felix Agnes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baylor or Myra more popular?

Baylor is more popular, ranked #366 compared to Myra at #645 in the United States.

What do Baylor and Myra mean?

Baylor means "one who bails, deliverer" (Old French origin). Myra means "myrrh, fragrant resin" (Greek/Latin (myrrha) origin).

Are Baylor and Myra boy or girl names?

Baylor is primarily a boy name. Myra is primarily a girl name.

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