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David vs Myles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31
Total SSA Count
7,317
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

David Rank #31
Myles Rank #99

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #99 for Myles.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Myles more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Myles at #99 in the United States.

What do David and Myles mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Myles means "soldier, merciful" (Latin (miles, soldier) origin).

Are David and Myles boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Myles is primarily a boy name.

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