Laurel vs Myra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laurel

Girl #727 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"laurel tree; bay laurel"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#727
Total SSA Count
386
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Laur, Laurie, Lauri

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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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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Laurel Rank #727
Myra Rank #645

Myra is more popular, ranked #645 vs #727 for Laurel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Laurel ___

  • Laurel Ann
  • Laurel Jean
  • Laurel Marie
  • Laurel Kate
  • Laurel Grace
  • Laurel Hope

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 Laurel

Ivy Violet Hazel Rowan Iris

If you choose Myra

Iris Walter June Felix Agnes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laurel or Myra more popular?

Myra is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Laurel at #727 in the United States.

What do Laurel and Myra mean?

Laurel means "laurel tree; bay laurel" (Latin origin). Myra means "myrrh, fragrant resin" (Greek/Latin (myrrha) origin).

Are Laurel and Myra boy or girl names?

Laurel is primarily a girl name. Myra is primarily a girl name.

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