Myles Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated June 7, 2024
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Fact: Myles Standish was a notable English military officer on the Mayflower.

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A Deep Dive

Myles Overview

Meaning

Soldier, warrior, merciful

Gender

Boy

Origin

Latin, English

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word “miles.”

Pronunciation

/ˈmaɪlz/

Popularity

Myles is a name that has gained moderate popularity in English-speaking countries. Recently, Myles has consistently ranked within the top 200 names for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

2 (Cooperative, Adaptable, Considerate)

Name Styles

Traditional, Short, Classic

Associated Traits

Strong, dependable, intelligent, compassionate
A Deep Dive

Myles Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Miles, Milo, Mylo, Milos, Mylos, Mylius, Myleson, Myrlos

Common Nicknames

Myly, Mylie, Mylo, Mylie, Mylo

Diminutives

My, Mylo, Mylesy, M, Ly

Famous People

  • Myles Garrett
    (American Football Player)
  • Myles Kennedy
    (American Musician)
  • Myles Pollard
    (Australian Actor)
  • Myles Turner
    (American Basketball Player)
  • Myles Truitt
    (American Actor)
  • Myles Munroe
    (Bahamian Evangelist and Author)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Myles Archer
    ("The Maltese Falcon," Film)
  • "The Myles Between"
    (Novel by Mary E. Pearson)
  • Myles Munroe
    ("Purpose and Power of Vision," Book)
  • Myles Matheson
    ("Revolution," TV Series)
  • "Myles"
    (Song)

Places

  • Myles Standish State Forest
    (Massachusetts, USA)
  • Myles Lake
    (Ontario, Canada)

What Is the Meaning of Myles?

Myles means “soldier,” “warrior,” or “merciful.” The name suggests a personality that is strong and compassionate, embodying qualities of bravery and kindness.

What Is the Origin of The Name Myles?

Myles has roots in Latin and English. It is derived from the Latin word “miles.” The name was brought to England by the Normans and has been used in various cultures, evolving into its current form.

Myles Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Myles in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#1192021#1122022#1062023
Top 3 Rankings#1062023#1122022#1192021

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Myles

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023106
(+6 from 2022)
3399
(+50 from 2022)
0.18562
2022112
(+7 from 2021)
3349
(+188 from 2021)
0.17881
2021119
(+5 from 2020)
3161
(+205 from 2020)
0.16871
2020124
(+19 from 2019)
2956
(+304 from 2019)
0.15981
2019143
(+50 from 2018)
2652
(+550 from 2018)
0.13800
2018193
(+19 from 2017)
2102
(+293 from 2017)
0.10814
2017212
(+17 from 2016)
1809
(+110 from 2016)
0.09140
2016229
(-6 from 2015)
1699
(-45 from 2015)
0.08388
2015223
(+3 from 2014)
1744
(+75 from 2014)
0.08530
2014226
(-2 from 2013)
1669
(+31 from 2013)
0.08145
2013224
(-3 from 2012)
1638
(+18 from 2012)
0.08106
2012221
(+16 from 2011)
1620
(+111 from 2011)
0.07984
2011237
(+16 from 2010)
1509
(+154 from 2010)
0.07428
2010253
(+12 from 2009)
1355
(+51 from 2009)
0.06596
2009265
No change from 2008
1304
(-5 from 2008)
0.06148
2008265
(+34 from 2007)
1309
(+170 from 2007)
0.06003
2007299
(+12 from 2006)
1139
(+88 from 2006)
0.05142
2006311
No change from 2005
1051
(-13 from 2005)
0.04794
2005311
(-15 from 2004)
1064
(-11 from 2004)
0.05002
2004296
(-21 from 2003)
1075
(-53 from 2003)
0.05087
2003275
(+26 from 2002)
1128
(+158 from 2002)
0.05368
2002301
(-6 from 2001)
970
(-33 from 2001)
0.04694
2001295
(-6 from 2000)
1003
(-41 from 2000)
0.04849
2000289
(+24 from 1999)
1044
(+128 from 1999)
0.04999
1999313
(-9 from 1998)
916
(-15 from 1998)
0.04492
1998304
(+39 from 1997)
931
(+179 from 1997)
0.04592
1997343
(+23 from 1996)
752
(+100 from 1996)
0.03764
1996366
(+7 from 1995)
652
(+14 from 1995)
0.03254
1995373
(-27 from 1994)
638
(-74 from 1994)
0.03172
1994346
(-33 from 1993)
712
(-148 from 1993)
0.03493
1993313
(+77 from 1992)
860
(+275 from 1992)
0.04164
1992390
(+35 from 1991)
585
(+56 from 1991)
0.02787
1991425
(+3 from 1990)
529
(+8 from 1990)
0.02496
1990428
(+41 from 1989)
521
(+114 from 1989)
0.02421
1989469
(-6 from 1988)
407
(+22 from 1988)
0.01942
1988463
(-29 from 1987)
385
(-26 from 1987)
0.01923
1987434
(+5 from 1986)
411
(+29 from 1986)
0.02107
1986439
(+160 from 1985)
382
(+169 from 1985)
0.01988
1985599
(+80 from 1984)
213
(+51 from 1984)
0.01107
1984679
(-7 from 1983)
162
No change from 1983
0.00863
1983672
(+32 from 1982)
162
(+9 from 1982)
0.00869
1982704
(+26 from 1981)
153
(+13 from 1981)
0.00811
1981730
(+103 from 1980)
140
(+28 from 1980)
0.00752
1980833
(-11 from 1979)
112
No change from 1979
0.00604
1979822
(+14 from 1978)
112
(+7 from 1978)
0.00625
1978836
(-57 from 1977)
105
(-15 from 1977)
0.00615
1977779
(+75 from 1976)
120
(+25 from 1976)
0.00702
1976854
(+7 from 1975)
95
(+2 from 1975)
0.00582
1975861
(+81 from 1974)
93
(+18 from 1974)
0.00573
1974942
(-113 from 1973)
75
(-17 from 1973)
0.00460
1973829
(+30 from 1972)
92
(+5 from 1972)
0.00570
1972859
(-68 from 1971)
87
(-16 from 1971)
0.00520
1971791
(+66 from 1970)
103
(+15 from 1970)
0.00567
1970857
No change from 1969
88
(+8 from 1969)
0.00462
1969857
(-52 from 1968)
80
(-5 from 1968)
0.00437
1968805
(-31 from 1967)
85
(-4 from 1967)
0.00479
1967774
(+26 from 1966)
89
(+6 from 1966)
0.00500
1966800
(-64 from 1965)
83
(-18 from 1965)
0.00457
1965736
(-10 from 1964)
101
(-11 from 1964)
0.00533
1964726
(-14 from 1963)
112
(-8 from 1963)
0.00553
1963712
(+3 from 1962)
120
(+5 from 1962)
0.00581
1962715
(-4 from 1961)
115
(-1 from 1961)
0.00547
1961711
(+12 from 1960)
116
No change from 1960
0.00538
1960723
(-15 from 1959)
116
(-2 from 1959)
0.00536
1959708
(+30 from 1958)
118
(+18 from 1958)
0.00545
1958738
(-27 from 1957)
100
(-10 from 1957)
0.00464
1957711
(-28 from 1956)
110
(-11 from 1956)
0.00503
1956683
(-33 from 1955)
121
(-8 from 1955)
0.00564
1955650
(+59 from 1954)
129
(+24 from 1954)
0.00617
1954709
(-26 from 1953)
105
(-4 from 1953)
0.00507
1953683
(-49 from 1952)
109
(-13 from 1952)
0.00544
1952634
(+19 from 1951)
122
(+6 from 1951)
0.00618
1951653
(+11 from 1950)
116
(+6 from 1950)
0.00607
1950664
(-23 from 1949)
110
(-3 from 1949)
0.00605
1949641
(-1 from 1948)
113
(+1 from 1948)
0.00627
1948640
(+52 from 1947)
112
(+12 from 1947)
0.00628
1947692
(+37 from 1946)
100
(+20 from 1946)
0.00538
1946729
(+38 from 1945)
80
(+16 from 1945)
0.00485
1945767
(-47 from 1944)
64
(-10 from 1944)
0.00467
1944720
(+4 from 1943)
74
(-5 from 1943)
0.00533
1943724
(-2 from 1942)
79
No change from 1942
0.00543
1942722
(+85 from 1941)
79
(+18 from 1941)
0.00561
1941807
(-49 from 1940)
61
(-5 from 1940)
0.00486
1940758
(+18 from 1939)
66
(+5 from 1939)
0.00556
1939776
(-76 from 1938)
61
(-14 from 1938)
0.00538
1938700
(-9 from 1937)
75
No change from 1937
0.00660
1937691
(+19 from 1936)
75
(+4 from 1936)
0.00686
1936710
(+112 from 1935)
71
(+14 from 1935)
0.00667
1935822
(-71 from 1934)
57
(-9 from 1934)
0.00533
1934751
(+6 from 1933)
66
(+1 from 1933)
0.00622
1933757
(+72 from 1932)
65
(+6 from 1932)
0.00637
1932829
(-96 from 1931)
59
(-11 from 1931)
0.00549
1931733
(+32 from 1930)
70
No change from 1930
0.00654
1930765
(-23 from 1929)
70
(-2 from 1929)
0.00620
1929742
(-39 from 1928)
72
(-9 from 1928)
0.00650
1928703
(+102 from 1927)
81
(+13 from 1927)
0.00710
1927805
(-2 from 1926)
68
(+1 from 1926)
0.00585
1926803
(-73 from 1925)
67
(-12 from 1925)
0.00585
1925730
(-59 from 1924)
79
(-14 from 1924)
0.00686
1924671
(+150 from 1923)
93
(+26 from 1923)
0.00796
1923821
(-79 from 1922)
67
(-12 from 1922)
0.00592
1922742
(-77 from 1921)
79
(-16 from 1921)
0.00702
1921665
(+127 from 1920)
95
(+24 from 1920)
0.00835
1920792
(+58 from 1919)
71
(+11 from 1919)
0.00645
1919850
(-144 from 1918)
60
(-20 from 1918)
0.00591
1918706
(+74 from 1917)
80
(+15 from 1917)
0.00763
1917780
(+97 from 1916)
65
(+13 from 1916)
0.00678
1916877
(-92 from 1915)
52
(-7 from 1915)
0.00563
1915785
(-73 from 1914)
59
(+6 from 1914)
0.00670
1914712
(+159 from 1913)
53
(+22 from 1913)
0.00776
1913871
(-71 from 1912)
31
(+1 from 1912)
0.00578
1912800
(+56 from 1911)
30
(+15 from 1911)
0.00665
1911856
(-202 from 1910)
15
(-5 from 1910)
0.00621
1910654
(+102 from 1909)
20
(+6 from 1909)
0.00959
1909756
(+357 from 1908)
14
(+7 from 1908)
0.00792
19081113
(+232 from 1907)
7
(+2 from 1907)
0.00421
19071345
(-547 from 1906)
5
(-5 from 1906)
0.00315
1906798
(+38 from 1905)
10
(+1 from 1905)
0.00694
1905836
(+130 from 1904)
9
(+2 from 1904)
0.00628
1904966
(+164 from 1903)
7
(+2 from 1903)
0.00505
19031130
(-336 from 1902)
5
(-4 from 1902)
0.00387
1902794
(-15 from 1901)
9
(+1 from 1901)
0.00678
1901779
(-80 from 1900)
8
(-5 from 1900)
0.00692
1900699
(-126 from 1898)
13
(-1 from 1898)
0.00802
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1898573
(+327 from 1896)
14
(+7 from 1896)
0.01060
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1896900
(-105 from 1895)
7
(-1 from 1895)
0.00542
1895795
(+41 from 1893)
8
(+1 from 1893)
0.00632
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1893836
(-239 from 1891)
7
(-3 from 1891)
0.00578
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1891597
(+287 from 1890)
10
(+4 from 1890)
0.00915
1890884
(-69 from 1888)
6
(-1 from 1888)
0.00501
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1888815
(-271 from 1887)
7
(-4 from 1887)
0.00539
1887544
First SSA data recorded
11
First SSA data recorded
0.01006
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Myles

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1802021#1752022#1512023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#1602021#1422022#1512023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#1402021#1172022#1192023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#562021#362022#342023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1392021#1502022#1162023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1212021#1452022#1122023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#722021#762022#662023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1142021#972022#1042023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#1382021#1442022#1192023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#642021#632022#682023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1302021#1162022#1302023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#462021#532022#422023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#822021#942022#582023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#832021#672022#752023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#1322021#1242022#1552023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1822021#1152022#1242023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#1042021#982022#712023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#1142021#1252022#1082023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#582021#962022#832023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1392021#1332022#1192023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#1122021#1272022#1302023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#1742021#1632022#1482023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#1332021#1652022#1312023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#1022021#962022#682023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#1542021#1592022#1062023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#692021#452022#532023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#1992021#1042022#1212023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#832021#822022#892023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#1412021#1332022#1092023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#1572021#1002022#1062023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#1942021#1202022#1452023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#1462021#762022#842023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#1472021#1472022#1042023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#562021#952022#662023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#922021#932022#762023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#662021#602022#852023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1502021#1832022#1532023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1142021#1612022#1812023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1162020#2722021#1322022

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#832021#582022#542023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#712021#422022#742023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1252020#2062021#1862022

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1152021#572022#382023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2012021#1132022#1012023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1042021#662022#1362023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1192021#992022#782023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1522021#862022#1272023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#902021#632022#992023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#632021#1032022#992023

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#922018#992022#452023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1702014#962022#912023

Popularity Rankings for Myles in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#192023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#572021#652022#762023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#622021#642022#632023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#1792021#1662022#922023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#1232019#982020#1002021

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#1412021#1922022#1192023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#1392021#1422022#1392023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#2822020#2722021#3372022

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#7292013#7322015#4462023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#9182022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Myles a Name for Boys or Girls?

Myles is usually a boy’s name, appreciated for its solid and traditional feel, fitting well with a sense of strength and reliability. ​

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Myles

Myles in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Myles Garrett (Football Player, born 1995): An American football defensive end who plays for the Cleveland Browns in the NFL.
  • Myles Kennedy (Musician, born 1969): An American musician, singer, and songwriter known for being the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the rock band Alter Bridge.
  • Myles Pollard (Actor, born 1972): An Australian actor known for his role as Nick Ryan in the TV series "McLeod's Daughters."
  • Myles Turner (Basketball Player, born 1996): An American professional basketball player for the Indiana Pacers in the NBA.
  • Myles Truitt (Actor, born 2002): An American actor known for his roles in "Kin" and the TV series "Black Lightning."
  • Myles Munroe (Pastor, 1954–2014): A Bahamian evangelist and ordained minister, known for his work as a motivational speaker and author.
  • Myles Archer ("The Maltese Falcon," 1941 Film): A private investigator whose murder sets off a series of events for his partner, Sam Spade.
  • "The Myles Between" (2010 Novel by Mary E. Pearson): A young adult novel about a girl named Destiny Faraday who goes on a spontaneous road trip to find meaning in her life.
  • Myles Munroe ("Purpose and Power of Vision," 1999 Book): A self-help book that explores finding and fulfilling one's life purpose.
  • Myles Matheson ("Revolution," 2012 TV Series): A former Marine who becomes a key figure in the fight to restore electricity in a post-apocalyptic world.
  • Myles (2017 Song by Jon Bellion): A pop song reflecting on personal growth and self-discovery.
  • Myles Standish ("Saints & Strangers," 2015 TV Miniseries): A historical drama about the journey of the Pilgrims and their interactions with Native Americans.
  • Myles ("My Little Pony," 2010 TV Series): A minor character who appears in the animated series focusing on friendship and adventure.
  • Myles ("Myles of Mystery," 2008 Comic Book): A detective series about a private investigator solving supernatural mysteries.
  • Myles ("The Myles Project," 2016 Documentary): A documentary exploring the life and impact of Myles, a community activist.
  • Myles O'Neill ("NYPD Blue," 1993 TV Series): A recurring character involved in the law enforcement drama of New York City.
  • Myles Standish State Forest (Massachusetts, USA): A large forest in Plymouth County known for its recreational opportunities such as camping, hiking, and fishing.
  • Myles Lake (Ontario, Canada): A lake in Ontario known for its serene environment and recreational activities like boating and fishing.

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