Arthur vs Miles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arthur

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

English French Welsh British

12 High Risk

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Boy #37 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"soldier, warrior"

Origin: Latin miles meaning soldier

English Latin Irish American

✓ All Clear

Arthur Rank #105

Miles Rank #37

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 vs #105 for Arthur.

Is Arthur or Miles more popular?

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Miles mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Miles means "soldier, warrior" (Latin miles meaning soldier origin).

Are Arthur and Miles boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Miles is primarily a boy name.