Myles vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Myles

Boy #99 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"soldier, merciful"

Origin: Latin (miles, soldier)

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

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Myles Rank #99

Evan Rank #143

Myles is more popular, ranked #99 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Myles or Evan more popular?

Myles is more popular, ranked #99 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Myles and Evan mean?

Myles means "soldier, merciful" (Latin (miles, soldier) origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Myles and Evan boy or girl names?

Myles is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.