Brent vs Myron

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brent

Boy #1,658 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"high place, hill top"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

English American Canadian Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,658
Total SSA Count
102
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bre, Bry, Brie

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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
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Popularity Comparison

Brent Rank #1,658
Myron Rank #1,695

Brent is more popular, ranked #1658 vs #1695 for Myron.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brent ___

  • Brent James
  • Brent Michael
  • Brent Lee
  • Brent Alan
  • Brent Scott
  • Brent Wayne

Myron ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Brent

Brett Todd Chad Heather Tammy

If you choose Myron

Byron Irene Sylvia Leonard Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brent or Myron more popular?

Brent is more popular, ranked #1658 compared to Myron at #1695 in the United States.

What do Brent and Myron mean?

Brent means "high place, hill top" (Celtic origin). Myron means "myrrh, fragrant oil" (Greek origin).

Are Brent and Myron boy or girl names?

Brent is primarily a boy name. Myron is primarily a boy name.

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