Luke vs Miles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luke

Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

Cultural Roots

Greek English Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #34
Total SSA Count: 7,039
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

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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

Luke Rank #34

Miles Rank #37

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #37 for Miles.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Miles more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Miles at #37 in the United States.

What do Luke and Miles mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Miles means "soldier, warrior" (Latin miles meaning soldier origin).

Are Luke and Miles boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Miles is primarily a boy name.

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