Miles
A boys’ name of Latin/Germanic origin, meaning soldier; merciful.
How Miles has moved
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| Year | US rank |
|---|---|
| 2015 | #107 |
| 2016 | #105 |
| 2017 | #110 |
| 2018 | #98 |
| 2019 | #75 |
| 2020 | #59 |
| 2021 | #55 |
| 2022 | #55 |
| 2023 | #43 |
| 2024 | #37 |
| 2025 | #44 |
Miles by the numbers
In 2025, 474 babies in England and Wales were named Miles. In the US, 3,615 were, though that figure is from 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
It is used at about the same rate on both sides of the Atlantic.
Its American peak was 3,731 babies in 2015, making it a 2010s name.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Miles. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
- Mylessoldier; a form of Miles764 in England and Wales (2025)
- Millsfrom the mills; occupational or locational surname28 in the US (2017)
- Milosmerciful or mild; a form of Milo13 in the US (2017)
- Milengracious; merciful3 in England and Wales (2025)
- Miley220 in England and Wales (2025)
- Milas6 in the US (2017)
Other names that mean grace
Like Miles, each of these has grace in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- JohnGod is gracious9,444 in the US (2017)
- JackGod is gracious; from John1,595 in England and Wales (2025)
- Iangod is gracious; a form of john5,012 in the US (2017)
- JaxsonGod is gracious; a form of Jackson4,832 in the US (2017)
- EvanGod is gracious4,795 in the US (2017)
- Willowthe willow tree; grace, flexibility1,384 in England and Wales (2025)
Other names that mean a warrior
Like Miles, each of these has a warrior in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Wyattbrave in war9,768 in the US (2017)
- Owenyoung warrior, well-born9,341 in the US (2017)
- Robertbright fame; renowned warrior5,507 in the US (2017)
- Nolanchampion, descendant of the noble one5,403 in the US (2017)
- Luisfamous warrior; form of Louis3,379 in the US (2017)
- Rydermounted warrior, cavalry soldier3,324 in the US (2017)
Names about as common as Miles
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