Myles
Germanic boy's name meaning “uncertain; folk-linked to 'soldier'”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Germanic
- Meaning
- uncertain; folk-linked to 'soldier'
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 5
- US rank (2023)
- #106
- Born in 2023
- 3,409
- Peak year
- 2024 (#99)
Meaning & origin
Myles is a spelling of Miles, from the Old French Milo, of uncertain origin (possibly Germanic). The link to the Latin miles ('soldier') is a folk etymology.
Is Myles a German name?
Yes — Myles is a German name meaning "uncertain; folk-linked to 'soldier'". Myles is a spelling of Miles, from the Old French Milo, of uncertain origin (possibly Germanic). The link to the Latin miles ('soldier') is a folk etymology. You may also see it described as Germanic, which refer to the same root.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Myles ranked #106 for boys. It has risen about 118 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
In 2023, 3,409 US boys were given the name Myles.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #99 in 2024
“Unranked” means Myles was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Myles
Myles is spelled M-Y-L-E-S — 5 letters and 2 syllables. Alternative spellings people use include Miles.
Variants
Myles: frequently asked questions
What does the name Myles mean?
Myles is a Germanic name meaning "uncertain; folk-linked to 'soldier'". Myles is a spelling of Miles, from the Old French Milo, of uncertain origin (possibly Germanic). The link to the Latin miles ('soldier') is a folk etymology.
Where does the name Myles come from?
Myles is of Germanic origin. Myles is a spelling of Miles, from the Old French Milo, of uncertain origin (possibly Germanic). The link to the Latin miles ('soldier') is a folk etymology.
Is Myles a boy or a girl name?
Myles is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Myles?
In 2023, 3,409 US boys were given the name Myles.
Is Myles a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Myles ranked #106 for boys. It has risen about 118 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
How do you spell Myles?
Myles is spelled M-Y-L-E-S. Related spellings include Miles.
What is Myles short for?
Myles is often used as a short form of Miles, though it is also given as a full name in its own right.
How common is the name Myles?
In 2023, 3,409 US boys were given the name Myles. In the latest US data, Myles ranked #106 for boys. It has risen about 118 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
Is Myles a German name?
Yes — Myles is a German name meaning "uncertain; folk-linked to 'soldier'". Myles is a spelling of Miles, from the Old French Milo, of uncertain origin (possibly Germanic). The link to the Latin miles ('soldier') is a folk etymology. You may also see it described as Germanic, which refer to the same root.
What does Myles mean in German?
In German, Myles means "uncertain; folk-linked to 'soldier'". Myles is a spelling of Miles, from the Old French Milo, of uncertain origin (possibly Germanic). The link to the Latin miles ('soldier') is a folk etymology.
Is Myles a Germanic name?
Myles is usually classified as German, and Germanic belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as Germanic too. It means "uncertain; folk-linked to 'soldier'".