Myles vs Tate

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Myles Rank #99
Tate Rank #210

Myles is more popular, ranked #99 vs #210 for Tate.

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

Tate ___

  • Tate William
  • Tate Henry
  • Tate James
  • Tate Oliver
  • Tate Alexander
  • Tate Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Myles

Ellis Felix Hugo Ida Cecily

If you choose Tate

Knox Beau Sloane Quinn Jude

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Myles or Tate more popular?

Myles is more popular, ranked #99 compared to Tate at #210 in the United States.

What do Myles and Tate mean?

Myles means "soldier, merciful" (Latin (miles, soldier) origin). Tate means "cheerful, pleasant" (Old English origin).

Are Myles and Tate boy or girl names?

Myles is primarily a boy name. Tate is primarily a boy name.

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