Myles vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Myles

Boy #99 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"soldier, merciful"

Origin: Latin (miles, soldier)

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Myles Rank #99

Eric Rank #252

Myles is more popular, ranked #99 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Myles or Eric more popular?

Myles is more popular, ranked #99 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Myles and Eric mean?

Myles means "soldier, merciful" (Latin (miles, soldier) origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Myles and Eric boy or girl names?

Myles is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.