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Myles

Meaning: uncertain; perhaps 'soldier' or 'gracious' · Origin: Germanic / Latin · Gender: usually a boy's name

Origin & history

A spelling of Miles, a Norman name of uncertain origin.

Famous people named Myles

Myles Garrett (NFL player)

Nicknames

Miles

Variants & related names

Miles, Milo

Myles name art

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FAQ

What does the name Myles mean?

Myles means “uncertain; perhaps 'soldier' or 'gracious'”. It comes from Germanic / Latin.

Is Myles a popular name?

Yes — Myles has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.

What are nicknames for Myles?

Miles.

What are other forms of Myles?

Miles, Milo.

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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.