Monroe vs Myra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Monroe

Girl #571 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mouth of the River Roe"

Origin: Gaelic/Scottish

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#571
Total SSA Count
529
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Roe, Monnie

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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

Monroe Rank #571
Myra Rank #645

Monroe is more popular, ranked #571 vs #645 for Myra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Monroe ___

  • Monroe Grace
  • Monroe Rose
  • Monroe Lee
  • Monroe Blair
  • Monroe June
  • Monroe Faye

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 Monroe

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If you choose Myra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Monroe or Myra more popular?

Monroe is more popular, ranked #571 compared to Myra at #645 in the United States.

What do Monroe and Myra mean?

Monroe means "mouth of the River Roe" (Gaelic/Scottish origin). Myra means "myrrh, fragrant resin" (Greek/Latin (myrrha) origin).

Are Monroe and Myra boy or girl names?

Monroe is primarily a girl name. Myra is primarily a girl name.

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