Myles vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Myles

Boy #99 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"soldier, merciful"

Origin: Latin (miles, soldier)

English Irish American

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Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Biblical

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Myles Rank #99

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #99 for Myles.

Is Myles or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Myles at #99 in the United States.

What do Myles and James mean?

Myles means "soldier, merciful" (Latin (miles, soldier) origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Myles and James boy or girl names?

Myles is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.