John vs Myles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
8,047
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Johnny, Jack, Jonny

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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

John Rank #21
Myles Rank #99

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #99 for Myles.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

John ___

  • John Thomas
  • John Michael
  • John William
  • John Patrick
  • John Edward
  • John Henry

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 John

Mary James Catherine Patrick Elizabeth

If you choose Myles

Ellis Felix Hugo Ida Cecily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is John or Myles more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Myles at #99 in the United States.

What do John and Myles mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Myles means "soldier, merciful" (Latin (miles, soldier) origin).

Are John and Myles boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Myles is primarily a boy name.

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