Miles vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Miles

Boy #37 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"soldier, warrior"

Origin: Latin miles meaning soldier

Cultural Roots

English Latin Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #37
Total SSA Count: 6,611
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

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Luke

Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

Cultural Roots

Greek English Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #34
Total SSA Count: 7,039
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Miles Rank #37

Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #37 for Miles.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Miles or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Miles at #37 in the United States.

What do Miles and Luke mean?

Miles means "soldier, warrior" (Latin miles meaning soldier origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Miles and Luke boy or girl names?

Miles is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

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