Dylan vs Myles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dylan

Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

Welsh English American Irish

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Boy #99 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"soldier, merciful"

Origin: Latin (miles, soldier)

English Irish American

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Dylan Rank #28

Myles Rank #99

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #99 for Myles.

Is Dylan or Myles more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Myles at #99 in the United States.

What do Dylan and Myles mean?

Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin). Myles means "soldier, merciful" (Latin (miles, soldier) origin).

Are Dylan and Myles boy or girl names?

Dylan is primarily a boy name. Myles is primarily a boy name.