Myles vs Rory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Rory

Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#226
Total SSA Count
1,594
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Myles Rank #99
Rory Rank #226

Myles is more popular, ranked #99 vs #226 for Rory.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Myles ___

  • Myles Alexander
  • Myles Thomas
  • Myles James
  • Myles William
  • Myles Edward
  • Myles Owen

Rory ___

  • Rory James
  • Rory Patrick
  • Rory Thomas
  • Rory Owen
  • Rory Finn
  • Rory Declan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Myles

Ellis Felix Hugo Ida Cecily

If you choose Rory

Finn Declan Maeve Siobhan Kieran

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Myles or Rory more popular?

Myles is more popular, ranked #99 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Myles and Rory mean?

Myles means "soldier, merciful" (Latin (miles, soldier) origin). Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Myles and Rory boy or girl names?

Myles is primarily a boy name. Rory is primarily a boy name.

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