Myles

Meaning of Myles

Myles likely comes from the name Nicholas. It means "soldier" or "merciful."

Myles has German roots — browse every German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Myles

Myles has held fairly steady, sitting around #100 in 2025 after peaking at #99 in 2024.

Notable people named Myles

• Myles Garrett
  American football defensive end
• Myles Kennedy
  American musician and vocalist
• Myles Goodwyn
  Canadian musician (April Wine)
• Myles Jury
  American mixed martial artist
• Myles Erlick
  Canadian actor and dancer

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Questions about the name Myles

What does the name Myles mean?

Myles means myles likely comes from the name nicholas. it means "soldier" or "merciful.", and it comes from German origins.

Is Myles a boy's or a girl's name?

Myles is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Myles?

In 2025, Myles ranked #100 for boys, down from #99 the year before.

When was Myles most popular?

Myles peaked at #99 in 2024.