Myles vs William

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Myles

Boy #99 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"soldier, merciful"

Origin: Latin (miles, soldier)

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Boy #10 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"resolute protector, strong-willed guardian"

Origin: Germanic

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Myles Rank #99

William Rank #10

William is more popular, ranked #10 vs #99 for Myles.

Is Myles or William more popular?

William is more popular, ranked #10 compared to Myles at #99 in the United States.

What do Myles and William mean?

Myles means "soldier, merciful" (Latin (miles, soldier) origin). William means "resolute protector, strong-willed guardian" (Germanic origin).

Are Myles and William boy or girl names?

Myles is primarily a boy name. William is primarily a boy name.