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Adrian vs Miles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adrian

Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin English Spanish Romanian Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#72
Total SSA Count
4,617
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Miles

Boy #37 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"soldier, warrior"

Origin: Latin miles meaning soldier

Cultural Roots

English Latin Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#37
Total SSA Count
6,611
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Adrian Rank #72
Miles Rank #37

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 vs #72 for Adrian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adrian or Miles more popular?

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 compared to Adrian at #72 in the United States.

What do Adrian and Miles mean?

Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin). Miles means "soldier, warrior" (Latin miles meaning soldier origin).

Are Adrian and Miles boy or girl names?

Adrian is primarily a boy name. Miles is primarily a boy name.

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