Myles vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Myles

Boy #99 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"soldier, merciful"

Origin: Latin (miles, soldier)

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Myles Rank #99

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #99 for Myles.

Is Myles or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Myles at #99 in the United States.

What do Myles and David mean?

Myles means "soldier, merciful" (Latin (miles, soldier) origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Myles and David boy or girl names?

Myles is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.