Jacob vs Myles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jacob

Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Jewish German Dutch Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#41
Total SSA Count
6,496
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jake, Jakey, Jay

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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

Jacob Rank #41
Myles Rank #99

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #99 for Myles.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jacob ___

  • Jacob Alexander
  • Jacob William
  • Jacob Thomas
  • Jacob Michael
  • Jacob David
  • Jacob Robert

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 Jacob

Noah Elijah Isaac Hannah Rachel

If you choose Myles

Ellis Felix Hugo Ida Cecily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jacob or Myles more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Myles at #99 in the United States.

What do Jacob and Myles mean?

Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Myles means "soldier, merciful" (Latin (miles, soldier) origin).

Are Jacob and Myles boy or girl names?

Jacob is primarily a boy name. Myles is primarily a boy name.

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