Myles vs Abel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Myles

Boy #99 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"soldier, merciful"

Origin: Latin (miles, soldier)

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Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Myles Rank #99

Abel Rank #220

Myles is more popular, ranked #99 vs #220 for Abel.

Is Myles or Abel more popular?

Myles is more popular, ranked #99 compared to Abel at #220 in the United States.

What do Myles and Abel mean?

Myles means "soldier, merciful" (Latin (miles, soldier) origin). Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin).

Are Myles and Abel boy or girl names?

Myles is primarily a boy name. Abel is primarily a boy name.