Richard vs Myles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #99 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"soldier, merciful"

Origin: Latin (miles, soldier)

English Irish American

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Richard Rank #232

Myles Rank #99

Myles is more popular, ranked #99 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Myles more popular?

Myles is more popular, ranked #99 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Myles mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Myles means "soldier, merciful" (Latin (miles, soldier) origin).

Are Richard and Myles boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Myles is primarily a boy name.