Min vs Myra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Min

Boy #13,930 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the people, citizen"

Origin: Chinese/Korean

Cultural Roots

Korean Chinese Vietnamese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#13,930
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Min Rank #13,930
Myra Rank #645

Myra is more popular, ranked #645 vs #13930 for Min.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Min ___

  • Min Jun
  • Min Ho
  • Min Soo
  • Min Jae
  • Min Young

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 Min

Ji Sun Han Soo

If you choose Myra

Iris Walter June Felix Agnes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Min or Myra more popular?

Myra is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Min at #13930 in the United States.

What do Min and Myra mean?

Min means "the people, citizen" (Chinese/Korean origin). Myra means "myrrh, fragrant resin" (Greek/Latin (myrrha) origin).

Are Min and Myra boy or girl names?

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

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