Myles vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Myles

Boy #99 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"soldier, merciful"

Origin: Latin (miles, soldier)

English Irish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

12 High Risk

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Myles Rank #99

Peter Rank #192

Myles is more popular, ranked #99 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Myles or Peter more popular?

Myles is more popular, ranked #99 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Myles and Peter mean?

Myles means "soldier, merciful" (Latin (miles, soldier) origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Myles and Peter boy or girl names?

Myles is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.