Myles vs Maxwell

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 #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American

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Myles Rank #99

Maxwell Rank #182

Myles is more popular, ranked #99 vs #182 for Maxwell.

Is Myles or Maxwell more popular?

Myles is more popular, ranked #99 compared to Maxwell at #182 in the United States.

What do Myles and Maxwell mean?

Myles means "soldier, merciful" (Latin (miles, soldier) origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Myles and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Myles is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.