Elliott vs Myles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elliott

Boy #163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#163
Total SSA Count
2,219
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, El

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Elliott Rank #163
Myles Rank #99

Myles is more popular, ranked #99 vs #163 for Elliott.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elliott ___

  • Elliott James
  • Elliott Thomas
  • Elliott William
  • Elliott Gray
  • Elliott Reed
  • Elliott Charles

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 Elliott

Hazel Violet Oliver Madeleine Theodore

If you choose Myles

Ellis Felix Hugo Ida Cecily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elliott or Myles more popular?

Myles is more popular, ranked #99 compared to Elliott at #163 in the United States.

What do Elliott and Myles mean?

Elliott means "Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Old French origin). Myles means "soldier, merciful" (Latin (miles, soldier) origin).

Are Elliott and Myles boy or girl names?

Elliott is primarily a boy name. Myles is primarily a boy name.

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