Miles vs Giles

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 #5,104 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young goat"

Origin: Greek (aigidion)

English French Medieval European

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Miles Rank #37

Giles Rank #5,104

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 vs #5104 for Giles.

Is Miles or Giles more popular?

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 compared to Giles at #5104 in the United States.

What do Miles and Giles mean?

Miles means "soldier, warrior" (Latin miles meaning soldier origin). Giles means "young goat" (Greek (aigidion) origin).

Are Miles and Giles boy or girl names?

Miles is primarily a boy name. Giles is primarily a boy name.