Myra vs Remy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Myra Rank #645
Remy Rank #401

Remy is more popular, ranked #401 vs #645 for Myra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Myra ___

  • Myra Jane
  • Myra Rose
  • Myra Claire
  • Myra Kate
  • Myra Louise
  • Myra Ann

Remy ___

  • Remy James
  • Remy Louis
  • Remy Oliver
  • Remy Elliott
  • Remy Cole
  • Remy August

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Myra

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If you choose Remy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Myra or Remy more popular?

Remy is more popular, ranked #401 compared to Myra at #645 in the United States.

What do Myra and Remy mean?

Myra means "myrrh, fragrant resin" (Greek/Latin (myrrha) origin). Remy means "from Reims" (Latin origin).

Are Myra and Remy boy or girl names?

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

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