Myles vs Ryan

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 #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

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Myles Rank #99

Ryan Rank #87

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #99 for Myles.

Is Myles or Ryan more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Myles at #99 in the United States.

What do Myles and Ryan mean?

Myles means "soldier, merciful" (Latin (miles, soldier) origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Myles and Ryan boy or girl names?

Myles is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.