Avery vs Myles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avery

Girl #31 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of elves"

Origin: Old English Aelfric via Norman French Aubery

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31
Total SSA Count
5,632
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ave, Avie

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Avery Rank #31
Myles Rank #99

Avery is more popular, ranked #31 vs #99 for Myles.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Avery ___

  • Avery Grace
  • Avery Rose
  • Avery Mae
  • Avery Jane
  • Avery Kate
  • Avery Lynn

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 Avery

Parker Blake Logan Riley Harper

If you choose Myles

Ellis Felix Hugo Ida Cecily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avery or Myles more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Myles at #99 in the United States.

What do Avery and Myles mean?

Avery means "ruler of elves" (Old English Aelfric via Norman French Aubery origin). Myles means "soldier, merciful" (Latin (miles, soldier) origin).

Are Avery and Myles boy or girl names?

Avery is primarily a girl name. Myles is primarily a boy name.

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