Myles
Latin boy's name meaning “soldier”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Latin
- Meaning
- soldier
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 5
- US rank (2023)
- #106
- Born in 2023
- 3,409
Meaning & origin
Myles is a spelling of Miles, of debated origin, linked to the Latin miles ('soldier') and to Germanic roots.
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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Variants
Myles: frequently asked questions
What does the name Myles mean?
Myles is a Latin name meaning "soldier". Myles is a spelling of Miles, of debated origin, linked to the Latin miles ('soldier') and to Germanic roots.
Where does the name Myles come from?
Myles is of Latin origin. Myles is a spelling of Miles, of debated origin, linked to the Latin miles ('soldier') and to Germanic roots.
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.