Robert vs Myles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Robert

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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Boy #99 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"soldier, merciful"

Origin: Latin (miles, soldier)

English Irish American

✓ All Clear

Robert Rank #90

Myles Rank #99

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

Is Robert or Myles more popular?

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

What do Robert and Myles mean?

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

Are Robert and Myles boy or girl names?

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