Myles
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Soldier, merciful, mild
Origin: Germanic/Irish
Popularity: Ranked #100 in 2025 with 3,511 babies born.
History: Myles is an Irish and English spelling variant of Miles. In Ireland it was used to anglicize the Gaelic name Maolmhuire, meaning servant of Mary. It is associated with Myles Standish, the military leader of the Plymouth Colony, and has been used in Ireland and the United States as a distinguished alternative spelling.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Myles? About 1 in 943 babies born in 2025 were named Myles, or roughly 9.7 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Myles
What does the name Myles mean?
Myles means “Soldier, merciful, mild” from Germanic/Irish roots.
What is the origin of the name Myles?
Myles has Germanic/Irish origin. The traditional meaning is “Soldier, merciful, mild”.
How popular is Myles?
Myles ranked #100 in 2025 — given to 3,511 babies that year.
When was Myles most popular?
Myles peaked in 2024 with 3,551 babies registered that year.
Is Myles a boy or girl name?
Myles is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Myless in registered births are male.
Is the name Myles rising or falling in popularity?
Myles has risen 5620 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #5720 in 2020 to #100 in 2025.
How long has Myles been recorded?
Myles appears in birth records across 134 years — from 1887 through 2025.