Myles vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Myles

Boy #99 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"soldier, merciful"

Origin: Latin (miles, soldier)

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

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Myles Rank #99

Gavin Rank #254

Myles is more popular, ranked #99 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Myles or Gavin more popular?

Myles is more popular, ranked #99 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Myles and Gavin mean?

Myles means "soldier, merciful" (Latin (miles, soldier) origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Myles and Gavin boy or girl names?

Myles is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.