What does the name Miles mean?

Miles means soldier; merciful. From Germanic 'mild' and Latin 'miles'.

Where does the name Miles come from?

Miles is a boy name of Germanic origin.

Is Miles a boy or a girl name?

Miles is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 0% of children given the name Miles are girls and 100% are boys.

How popular is the name Miles in 2023?

Miles ranks #5499 for boys in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2023 with 6,612 babies.

How do you pronounce Miles?

Miles is pronounced MYLES (1 syllable).

What are common spellings of Miles?

Miles is also written as Milo, Myles.

A name from Germanic · Boy

Miles

Soldier; merciful. From Germanic 'mild' and Latin 'miles'.

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Popularity over time

A 143-year arc in numbers.

110,162 U.S. births recorded from 1880–2023.

Popularity · 1880–2023

6,612 births in 2023

1880 1951 2023

Babies named per year Peak year Most recent

Meaning

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MSoldier; merciful. From Germanic 'mild' and Latin 'miles'.

Variants & spellings

2 ways to spell "Miles".

Each transliteration carries a slightly different cultural fingerprint.

Milo Most common Myles

Famous bearers

People who carry the name Miles.

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Miles Davis (musician)

Quick answers

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What does the name Miles mean?: Miles means soldier; merciful. From Germanic 'mild' and Latin 'miles'.
Where does the name Miles come from?: Miles is a boy name of Germanic origin.
Is Miles a boy or a girl name?: Miles is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 0% of children given the name Miles are girls and 100% are boys.
How popular is the name Miles in 2023?: Miles ranks #5499 for boys in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2023 with 6,612 babies.
How do you pronounce Miles?: Miles is pronounced MYLES (1 syllable).
What are common spellings of Miles?: Miles is also written as Milo, Myles.

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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.