Miles
Latin boy's name meaning “soldier”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Latin
- Meaning
- soldier
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 5
- US rank (2023)
- #43
- Born in 2023
- 6,581
Meaning & origin
Miles is of debated origin, linked to the Latin miles ('soldier') and to Germanic roots, and sometimes to Michael. Jazz great Miles Davis is a famous bearer.
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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Miles: frequently asked questions
What does the name Miles mean?
Miles is a Latin name meaning "soldier". Miles is of debated origin, linked to the Latin miles ('soldier') and to Germanic roots, and sometimes to Michael. Jazz great Miles Davis is a famous bearer.
Where does the name Miles come from?
Miles is of Latin origin. Miles is of debated origin, linked to the Latin miles ('soldier') and to Germanic roots, and sometimes to Michael. 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.