Myles vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Myles

Boy #99 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"soldier, merciful"

Origin: Latin (miles, soldier)

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Myles Rank #99

Derek Rank #258

Myles is more popular, ranked #99 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Myles or Derek more popular?

Myles is more popular, ranked #99 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Myles and Derek mean?

Myles means "soldier, merciful" (Latin (miles, soldier) origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Myles and Derek boy or girl names?

Myles is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.