The nameMyles
Myles is a spelling of Miles, an old Norman name. It is common in Ireland and Britain.
- Boy's name
- Norman French
Meaning
Myles comes from the Norman Milo, of uncertain origin. In Ireland it was used to render the Gaelic Maolmhuire, "devotee of Mary".
Origin
Norman French, used in Ireland.
History
Myles reached 67th place in England and Wales in 2025, its best rank since 1996, and entered the American top 100 in 2024.
Famous people named Myles
- Myles Kennedy, singer
- Myles Garrett, American football player
Popularity of the name Myles
Myles in the United States
Myles was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 17,926 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Myles. Its rise began around 1986, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Myles in the United States were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 3,309 births a year on average, against 2,018 in the five years before.
Myles in the United Kingdom
Myles was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 4,298 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Myles. Half of all babies named Myles in the United Kingdom were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 726 births a year on average, against 466 in the five years before.
Myles in Ireland
Sibling names for Myles
Names from the same generation as Myles, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Myles mean?
Myles comes from the Norman Milo, of uncertain origin. In Ireland it was used to render the Gaelic Maolmhuire, "devotee of Mary".
What is the origin of the name Myles?
Norman French, used in Ireland.
Is Myles a girl's or a boy's name?
Myles is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Myles?
In 2024, Myles was the 99th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 3,551 births.
What are good sibling names for Myles?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Iris, Leilani, Josie and Josephine for a sister, Miles, Warren, Arthur and Lorenzo for a brother.
Who are famous people named Myles?
Myles Kennedy, singer; Myles Garrett, American football player.