Connor vs Myles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Connor

Boy #136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#136
Total SSA Count
2,606
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Con, Connie

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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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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Connor Rank #136
Myles Rank #99

Myles is more popular, ranked #99 vs #136 for Connor.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Connor ___

  • Connor James
  • Connor Patrick
  • Connor Michael
  • Connor Ryan
  • Connor Thomas
  • Connor Sean

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 Connor

Finn Liam Declan Siobhan Aoife

If you choose Myles

Ellis Felix Hugo Ida Cecily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Connor or Myles more popular?

Myles is more popular, ranked #99 compared to Connor at #136 in the United States.

What do Connor and Myles mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Myles means "soldier, merciful" (Latin (miles, soldier) origin).

Are Connor and Myles boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. Myles is primarily a boy name.

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