Mark vs Miles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Dutch Scandinavian Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#246
Total SSA Count
1,437
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Mark Rank #246
Miles Rank #37

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 vs #246 for Mark.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mark or Miles more popular?

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Mark and Miles mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Miles means "soldier, warrior" (Latin miles meaning soldier origin).

Are Mark and Miles boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Miles is primarily a boy name.

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