Ryan vs Myles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

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Boy #99 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"soldier, merciful"

Origin: Latin (miles, soldier)

English Irish American

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Ryan Rank #87

Myles Rank #99

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

Is Ryan or Myles more popular?

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

What do Ryan and Myles mean?

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

Are Ryan and Myles boy or girl names?

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