Myles vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Myles

Boy #99 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"soldier, merciful"

Origin: Latin (miles, soldier)

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Myles Rank #99

River Rank #112

Myles is more popular, ranked #99 vs #112 for River.

Is Myles or River more popular?

Myles is more popular, ranked #99 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do Myles and River mean?

Myles means "soldier, merciful" (Latin (miles, soldier) origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Myles and River boy or girl names?

Myles is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.