Miles vs James

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 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Biblical

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Miles Rank #37

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #37 for Miles.

Is Miles or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Miles at #37 in the United States.

What do Miles and James mean?

Miles means "soldier, warrior" (Latin miles meaning soldier origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Miles and James boy or girl names?

Miles is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.