Myles
A boys’ name of Latin origin, meaning soldier; a form of Miles.
How Myles has moved
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| Year | US rank |
|---|---|
| 2015 | #223 |
| 2016 | #229 |
| 2017 | #212 |
| 2018 | #193 |
| 2019 | #143 |
| 2020 | #124 |
| 2021 | #119 |
| 2022 | #112 |
| 2023 | #106 |
| 2024 | #99 |
| 2025 | #100 |
Myles by the numbers
In 2025, 764 babies in England and Wales were named Myles. In the US, 1,803 were, though that figure is from 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
For the size of the two countries, it is given noticeably more often in England and Wales than in the US.
Its best year in America so far is the most recent one on record, which means it was still climbing when the records end.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Myles. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
- Milessoldier; merciful3,615 in the US (2017)
- Mylen3 in England and Wales (2025)
- Mosesdrawn out or rescued from water618 in the US (2017)
- Malekking or angel26 in England and Wales (2025)
- Mykelwho is like God; a form of Michael53 in the US (2017)
- Millsfrom the mills; occupational or locational surname28 in the US (2017)
Other names that mean a warrior
Like Myles, each of these has a warrior in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Wyattbrave in war9,768 in the US (2017)
- Owenyoung warrior, well-born9,341 in the US (2017)
- Robertbright fame; renowned warrior5,507 in the US (2017)
- Nolanchampion, descendant of the noble one5,403 in the US (2017)
- Luisfamous warrior; form of Louis3,379 in the US (2017)
- Rydermounted warrior, cavalry soldier3,324 in the US (2017)
Names about as common as Myles
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