Miles vs Alan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Miles

Boy #37 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"soldier, warrior"

Origin: Latin miles meaning soldier

English Latin Irish American

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Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

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Miles Rank #37

Alan Rank #167

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 vs #167 for Alan.

Is Miles or Alan more popular?

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 compared to Alan at #167 in the United States.

What do Miles and Alan mean?

Miles means "soldier, warrior" (Latin miles meaning soldier origin). Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin).

Are Miles and Alan boy or girl names?

Miles is primarily a boy name. Alan is primarily a boy name.