Miles vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#100
Total SSA Count
3,497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Miles Rank #37
Adam Rank #100

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 vs #100 for Adam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Miles or Adam more popular?

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Miles and Adam mean?

Miles means "soldier, warrior" (Latin miles meaning soldier origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Miles and Adam boy or girl names?

Miles is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.

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