Miles vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Miles

Boy #37 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"soldier, warrior"

Origin: Latin miles meaning soldier

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Miles Rank #37

Alex Rank #205

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Miles or Alex more popular?

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Miles and Alex mean?

Miles means "soldier, warrior" (Latin miles meaning soldier origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Miles and Alex boy or girl names?

Miles is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.