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Miles vs Matthew

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Italian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#33
Total SSA Count
7,078
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Miles Rank #37
Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #37 for Miles.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Miles or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Miles at #37 in the United States.

What do Miles and Matthew mean?

Miles means "soldier, warrior" (Latin miles meaning soldier origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Miles and Matthew boy or girl names?

Miles is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.

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