David vs Myles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, dear"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31
Total SSA Count
7,317
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dave, Davie, Davo

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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

David Rank #31
Myles Rank #99

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

David ___

  • David James
  • David Michael
  • David Robert
  • David Thomas
  • David Andrew
  • David John

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 David

Jonathan Hannah Samuel Rachel Benjamin

If you choose Myles

Ellis Felix Hugo Ida Cecily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Myles more popular?

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

What do David and Myles mean?

David means "beloved, dear" (Hebrew origin). Myles means "soldier, merciful" (Latin (miles, soldier) origin).

Are David and Myles boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Myles is primarily a boy name.

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