Miles
Germanic boy's name meaning “uncertain; folk-linked to 'soldier'”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Germanic
- Meaning
- uncertain; folk-linked to 'soldier'
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 5
- US rank (2023)
- #43
- Born in 2023
- 6,581
- Peak year
- 2024 (#37)
Meaning & origin
Miles comes from the Old French Milo, of uncertain origin — possibly a Germanic element or the Slavic mil- ('grace'). The link to the Latin miles ('soldier') is a folk etymology. Jazz great Miles Davis is a famous bearer.
Is Miles a German name?
Yes — Miles is a German name meaning "uncertain; folk-linked to 'soldier'". Miles comes from the Old French Milo, of uncertain origin — possibly a Germanic element or the Slavic mil- ('grace'). The link to the Latin miles ('soldier') is a folk etymology. Jazz great Miles Davis is a famous bearer. You may also see it described as Germanic, which refer to the same root.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Miles ranked #43 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 6,581 US boys were given the name Miles.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #37 in 2024
“Unranked” means Miles was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Miles
Miles is spelled M-I-L-E-S — 5 letters and 2 syllables.
Miles: frequently asked questions
What does the name Miles mean?
Miles is a Germanic name meaning "uncertain; folk-linked to 'soldier'". Miles comes from the Old French Milo, of uncertain origin — possibly a Germanic element or the Slavic mil- ('grace'). The link to the Latin miles ('soldier') is a folk etymology. Jazz great Miles Davis is a famous bearer.
Where does the name Miles come from?
Miles is of Germanic origin. Miles comes from the Old French Milo, of uncertain origin — possibly a Germanic element or the Slavic mil- ('grace'). The link to the Latin miles ('soldier') is a folk etymology. Jazz great Miles Davis is a famous bearer.
Is Miles a boy or a girl name?
Miles is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Miles?
In 2023, 6,581 US boys were given the name Miles.
Is Miles a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Miles ranked #43 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
How do you spell Miles?
Miles is spelled M-I-L-E-S — 5 letters.
How common is the name Miles?
In 2023, 6,581 US boys were given the name Miles. In the latest US data, Miles ranked #43 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Miles a German name?
Yes — Miles is a German name meaning "uncertain; folk-linked to 'soldier'". Miles comes from the Old French Milo, of uncertain origin — possibly a Germanic element or the Slavic mil- ('grace'). The link to the Latin miles ('soldier') is a folk etymology. Jazz great Miles Davis is a famous bearer. You may also see it described as Germanic, which refer to the same root.
What does Miles mean in German?
In German, Miles means "uncertain; folk-linked to 'soldier'". Miles comes from the Old French Milo, of uncertain origin — possibly a Germanic element or the Slavic mil- ('grace'). The link to the Latin miles ('soldier') is a folk etymology. Jazz great Miles Davis is a famous bearer.
Is Miles a Germanic name?
Miles is usually classified as German, and Germanic belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as Germanic too. It means "uncertain; folk-linked to 'soldier'".