James vs Myles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Biblical

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Boy #99 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"soldier, merciful"

Origin: Latin (miles, soldier)

English Irish American

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James Rank #5

Myles Rank #99

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #99 for Myles.

Is James or Myles more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Myles at #99 in the United States.

What do James and Myles mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Myles means "soldier, merciful" (Latin (miles, soldier) origin).

Are James and Myles boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Myles is primarily a boy name.