James vs Miles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Biblical

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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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James Rank #5

Miles Rank #37

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #37 for Miles.

Is James or Miles more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Miles at #37 in the United States.

What do James and Miles mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Miles means "soldier, warrior" (Latin miles meaning soldier origin).

Are James and Miles boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Miles is primarily a boy name.