Myles vs Dylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Myles

Boy #99 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"soldier, merciful"

Origin: Latin (miles, soldier)

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Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

Welsh English American Irish

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Myles Rank #99

Dylan Rank #28

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #99 for Myles.

Is Myles or Dylan more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Myles at #99 in the United States.

What do Myles and Dylan mean?

Myles means "soldier, merciful" (Latin (miles, soldier) origin). Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin).

Are Myles and Dylan boy or girl names?

Myles is primarily a boy name. Dylan is primarily a boy name.