Myles vs Brooks

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Myles

Boy #99 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"soldier, merciful"

Origin: Latin (miles, soldier)

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Boy #67 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near a brook"

Origin: Old English

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Myles Rank #99

Brooks Rank #67

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 vs #99 for Myles.

Is Myles or Brooks more popular?

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 compared to Myles at #99 in the United States.

What do Myles and Brooks mean?

Myles means "soldier, merciful" (Latin (miles, soldier) origin). Brooks means "one who lives near a brook" (Old English origin).

Are Myles and Brooks boy or girl names?

Myles is primarily a boy name. Brooks is primarily a boy name.