Anthony vs Myles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anthony

Boy #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Priceless; of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish French Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#44
Total SSA Count
6,326
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tony, Ant, Tone

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Myles

Boy #99 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"soldier, merciful"

Origin: Latin (miles, soldier)

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#99
Total SSA Count
3,551
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Myl, Myy, Myie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Anthony Rank #44
Myles Rank #99

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 vs #99 for Myles.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anthony ___

  • Anthony James
  • Anthony Michael
  • Anthony Robert
  • Anthony William
  • Anthony Joseph
  • Anthony Paul

Myles ___

  • Myles Alexander
  • Myles Thomas
  • Myles James
  • Myles William
  • Myles Edward
  • Myles Owen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anthony

Michael Joseph Nicholas Maria Catherine

If you choose Myles

Ellis Felix Hugo Ida Cecily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anthony or Myles more popular?

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 compared to Myles at #99 in the United States.

What do Anthony and Myles mean?

Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin). Myles means "soldier, merciful" (Latin (miles, soldier) origin).

Are Anthony and Myles boy or girl names?

Anthony is primarily a boy name. Myles is primarily a boy name.

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