Myles vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Myles

Boy #99 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"soldier, merciful"

Origin: Latin (miles, soldier)

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Myles Rank #99

Leon Rank #141

Myles is more popular, ranked #99 vs #141 for Leon.

Is Myles or Leon more popular?

Myles is more popular, ranked #99 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Myles and Leon mean?

Myles means "soldier, merciful" (Latin (miles, soldier) origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Myles and Leon boy or girl names?

Myles is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.