Miles: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced MYLZ · 1 syllable
Miles means “soldier; gracious”, from Latin and Germanic.
From Old French given name Milo, of problematic origin, possibly from an unknown Germanic element, or a short form of Slavic names beginning with mil- "grace, favor". The English form is associated by folk etymology with Latin miles (“soldier”). As a surname, it is also derived from a Middle English Miles form of Michael.
- Meaning
- soldier; gracious
- Origin
- Latin, Germanic
- Pronunciation
- MYLZ
- US rank (2025)
- #44
- US babies a year
- about 6,138 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising, Classic
How popular is Miles?
Miles was the #44 name in the US in 2025, given to 6,085 babies. It’s rising: up 75% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #44 |
| England & Wales | #144 |
| Scotland | #176 |
| Northern Ireland | #392 |
| Ireland | #210 |
| Canada | #46 |
| Australia | #52 |
How old are people named Miles?
Half of US adults named Miles are older than 31; most are between 18 and 73. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Miles
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Miles have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Miles
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
On these lists
- The most popular boy names in the US
- Classic boy names
- Rising boy names
- Latin boy names
- Germanic boy names
Questions about Miles
What does the name Miles mean?
Miles means “soldier; gracious”. It comes from Latin and Germanic.
How do you pronounce Miles?
Miles is pronounced MYLZ.
How popular is the name Miles?
Miles was the #44 name in the US in 2025, given to 6,085 babies. It’s rising: up 75% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Miles?
Half of US adults named Miles are older than 31. Most are between 18 and 73.