US Popularity Rank: 174

Origin: Slavic

Meaning: Soldier

Myles is a boys name, Latin in origin, and English in nature. Brought to England by the Normans as Miles, meaning "soldier", the name also bears close ties to the German name Milo. No doubt Myles has undergone quite the journey to achieve its now mainstay "y" adopting many qualities along the way. Whether you indulge the Slavic interpretation as "gracious" or lean towards its more "merciful" side, you can pave the way for baby to be a much loved and thoughtful leader.