Myles

Myles: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy nameGermanic origin#100 in 2025

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmaɪlz/

Meaning and origin of Myles

  • A male given name from the Germanic languages. Alternative spelling of Miles, a less common one.

How popular is Myles?

#100boys, 2025
3,529U.S. babies in 2025
#99peak rank (2024)
64,837babies since 1880

Since 1880, 325 girls and 64,512 boys in the U.S. have been named Myles (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4716 in 2023. Its highest rank for boys was #99 in 2024. In 2025 it ranked #100 for boys, with 3,529 babies given the name.

188019201960200020253,578 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Myles FAQ

What does the name Myles mean?

A male given name from the Germanic languages. Alternative spelling of Miles, a less common one.

What is the origin of the name Myles?

Myles is listed as a name of Germanic origin.

How popular is the name Myles?

Since 1880, 325 girls and 64,512 boys in the U.S. have been named Myles (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4716 in 2023. Its highest rank for boys was #99 in 2024. In 2025 it ranked #100 for boys, with 3,529 babies given the name.

Is Myles a boy or girl name?

Myles is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 325 girls and 64,512 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.