boy name · English origin
Byron
/ BY-run /
Meaning
Byron means At the cowsheds (English).
Gender
Boy
Origin
English
Pronunciation
BY-run
Popularity
#981 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Byron in the US, 1880–2025
Byron first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1964, when 1,284 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 233.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
What does Byron mean?
Byron is an English place name, “at the byres (cowsheds)”; carried by the Romantic poet.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Byron mean?
Byron means At the cowsheds. Byron is an English place name, “at the byres (cowsheds)”; carried by the Romantic poet.
What is the origin of the name Byron?
Byron is of English origin.
How do you pronounce Byron?
Byron is pronounced “BY-run.”
Is Byron a boy or a girl name?
Byron is most commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Byron?
In 2025, Byron ranked #981 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Byron most popular?
Byron was most popular in 1964, when about 1,284 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.