Myles vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Myles

Boy #99 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"soldier, merciful"

Origin: Latin (miles, soldier)

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Myles Rank #99

August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #99 for Myles.

Is Myles or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Myles at #99 in the United States.

What do Myles and August mean?

Myles means "soldier, merciful" (Latin (miles, soldier) origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Myles and August boy or girl names?

Myles is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.