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Myles
BoyEnglish, Germanic
- Meaning
- uncertain (origin disputed)
- Origin
- English, Germanic
- Pronunciation
- MYLZ
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #100
- US babies 2025
- 3,511
- Best rank
- #99 (2024)
- Peak year
- 2024
Meaning and origin of Myles
Myles is usually linked to English and Germanic roots, but its original meaning is uncertain.
Myles is a variant of Miles, a name brought to England by the Normans. Its origin is uncertain. It may come from the Germanic name Milo, whose meaning is unclear, or it may have been influenced by Slavic names containing milu, "gracious, dear." It has often been linked to the Latin miles, "soldier," but that is more likely a later association than the true source. The Irish have long used Myles as an English equivalent of the Gaelic Maolmhuire. Myles feels smooth and understated, and the y spelling gives it a slightly distinctive look. The jazz trumpeter Miles Davis made the sound of the name iconic.
Other spellings with the same sound: Miles.
Popularity over time
Myles first appears in US Social Security records in 1887. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 130 different years, starting in 1887. Its best national rank was #99 in 2024, the same year it reached its highest count of 3,564 babies. In 2025, 3,511 babies were named Myles, and it ranked #100 nationally. That is 101% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #799 in 1920, #667 in 1950, #835 in 1980, #290 in 2000, #254 in 2010, and #100 in 2025. Of the 64,512 US boys named Myles since records began, 31% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 17,810 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Archer, Eithan, Amir, Emiliano, and Gael.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Myles ranked highest in South Dakota, Nebraska, and North Dakota.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | #24 | 27 |
| Nebraska | #31 | 51 |
| North Dakota | #33 | 22 |
| Wisconsin | #40 | 110 |
| Ohio | #47 | 216 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 99% of US babies named Myles over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Myles is usually pronounced MYLZ, with one syllable. It has five letters, starts with M and ends in “-es”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Miles.
Middle names for Myles
A few middle names that flow with Myles: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Myles
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Myles mean?
Myles is usually linked to English and Germanic roots, but its original meaning is uncertain.
What is the origin of the name Myles?
Myles has English and Germanic roots. Myles is a variant of Miles, a name brought to England by the Normans.
Is Myles a popular name?
Yes. Myles ranked #100 in the US in 2025, which makes it one of the 100 most popular names.
Is Myles a boy or girl name?
Myles is mainly a boy's name. About 99% of US babies named Myles over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Myles?
Myles is usually pronounced MYLZ. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings