Byrom

English

"barn for cows"

Byrom Origin and Meaning

The name Byrom is a boy's name.

Byrom is an uncommon masculine name with English origins, derived from a surname that originally referred to someone who lived near a cattle shed (from the Old English 'byre' meaning 'cow stall' and 'ham' meaning 'homestead'). As a given name, Byrom has remained quite rare, maintaining an old-world English charm with its distinctive spelling and sound. It shares some similarities with the more familiar Byron, though they have different etymological roots. Byron gained popularity through the famous Romantic poet Lord Byron, while Byrom has maintained a much lower profile. The name has a dignified, somewhat aristocratic quality that might appeal to parents seeking a name with British heritage and unusual distinction.

Famous People Named Byrom

• Gordon Byrom Rogers U.S. WWII lieutenant general
• George Byrom Whittaker English bookseller and publisher