Miles vs Ian

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 #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

✓ All Clear

Miles Rank #37

Ian Rank #75

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 vs #75 for Ian.

Is Miles or Ian more popular?

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 compared to Ian at #75 in the United States.

What do Miles and Ian mean?

Miles means "soldier, warrior" (Latin miles meaning soldier origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Miles and Ian boy or girl names?

Miles is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.