James vs Myles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

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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

James Rank #5
Myles Rank #99

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #99 for Myles.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

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 James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Myles

Ellis Felix Hugo Ida Cecily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Myles more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Myles at #99 in the United States.

What do James and Myles mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Myles means "soldier, merciful" (Latin (miles, soldier) origin).

Are James and Myles boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Myles is primarily a boy name.

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