Giles vs Miles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Giles

Boy #5,104 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young goat"

Origin: Greek (aigidion)

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Boy #37 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"soldier, warrior"

Origin: Latin miles meaning soldier

English Latin Irish American

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Giles Rank #5,104

Miles Rank #37

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 vs #5104 for Giles.

Is Giles or Miles more popular?

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 compared to Giles at #5104 in the United States.

What do Giles and Miles mean?

Giles means "young goat" (Greek (aigidion) origin). Miles means "soldier, warrior" (Latin miles meaning soldier origin).

Are Giles and Miles boy or girl names?

Giles is primarily a boy name. Miles is primarily a boy name.