Myles vs Robert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Myles

Boy #99 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"soldier, merciful"

Origin: Latin (miles, soldier)

English Irish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

English French German Scottish

24 High Risk

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Myles Rank #99

Robert Rank #90

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #99 for Myles.

Is Myles or Robert more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Myles at #99 in the United States.

What do Myles and Robert mean?

Myles means "soldier, merciful" (Latin (miles, soldier) origin). Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin).

Are Myles and Robert boy or girl names?

Myles is primarily a boy name. Robert is primarily a boy name.