John vs Myles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #99 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"soldier, merciful"

Origin: Latin (miles, soldier)

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John Rank #21

Myles Rank #99

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #99 for Myles.

Is John or Myles more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Myles at #99 in the United States.

What do John and Myles mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Myles means "soldier, merciful" (Latin (miles, soldier) origin).

Are John and Myles boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Myles is primarily a boy name.