Lorelei vs Myra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lorelei

Girl #456 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"murmuring rock, ambush rock"

Origin: Celtic/Germanic

Cultural Roots

German American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#456
Total SSA Count
684
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lori, Rori, Lola

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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

Lorelei Rank #456
Myra Rank #645

Lorelei is more popular, ranked #456 vs #645 for Myra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lorelei ___

  • Lorelei Grace
  • Lorelei Rose
  • Lorelei Jane
  • Lorelei Marie
  • Lorelei Claire
  • Lorelei Elise

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 Lorelei

Isolde Elara Vivienne Sebastian Florian

If you choose Myra

Iris Walter June Felix Agnes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lorelei or Myra more popular?

Lorelei is more popular, ranked #456 compared to Myra at #645 in the United States.

What do Lorelei and Myra mean?

Lorelei means "murmuring rock, ambush rock" (Celtic/Germanic origin). Myra means "myrrh, fragrant resin" (Greek/Latin (myrrha) origin).

Are Lorelei and Myra boy or girl names?

Lorelei is primarily a girl name. Myra is primarily a girl name.

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