Denis vs Myron

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Denis

Boy #1,643 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"follower of Dionysus, god of wine"

Origin: Greek Dionysios

Cultural Roots

French Russian Eastern European Spanish-speaking Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,643
Total SSA Count
103
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Den, Deni, Denny

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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

Denis Rank #1,643
Myron Rank #1,695

Denis is more popular, ranked #1643 vs #1695 for Myron.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Denis ___

  • Denis Philippe
  • Denis Marc
  • Denis Patrick
  • Denis Pierre
  • Denis Antoine
  • Denis Julien

Myron ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Denis

Nicolas Laurent Sophie Chloe Fabien

If you choose Myron

Byron Irene Sylvia Leonard Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denis or Myron more popular?

Denis is more popular, ranked #1643 compared to Myron at #1695 in the United States.

What do Denis and Myron mean?

Denis means "follower of Dionysus, god of wine" (Greek Dionysios origin). Myron means "myrrh, fragrant oil" (Greek origin).

Are Denis and Myron boy or girl names?

Denis is primarily a boy name. Myron is primarily a boy name.

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