Eric vs Myles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian English German French American

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Boy #99 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"soldier, merciful"

Origin: Latin (miles, soldier)

English Irish American

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Eric Rank #252

Myles Rank #99

Myles is more popular, ranked #99 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Myles more popular?

Myles is more popular, ranked #99 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Myles mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Myles means "soldier, merciful" (Latin (miles, soldier) origin).

Are Eric and Myles boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Myles is primarily a boy name.