Miles vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Miles

Boy #37 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"soldier, warrior"

Origin: Latin miles meaning soldier

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

English German Scandinavian American

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Miles Rank #37

August Rank #88

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 vs #88 for August.

Is Miles or August more popular?

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do Miles and August mean?

Miles means "soldier, warrior" (Latin miles meaning soldier origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Miles and August boy or girl names?

Miles is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.