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Name Origin

Byron is an English masculine given name derived from the surname Byron. The surname itself originates from the village of Beorn's town in Lincolnshire, England. 'Beorn' means 'bear' in Old English, so the name ultimately signifies 'town or settlement belonging to a bear'.

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Famous People

Byron Scott (1961-)

Basketball player and coach

  • NBA All-Star
  • NBA Champion as a player (Los Angeles Lakers)
  • NBA Coach of the Year

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