Miles vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Miles

Boy #37 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"soldier, warrior"

Origin: Latin miles meaning soldier

English Latin Irish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

12 High Risk

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Miles Rank #37

Peter Rank #192

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Miles or Peter more popular?

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Miles and Peter mean?

Miles means "soldier, warrior" (Latin miles meaning soldier origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Miles and Peter boy or girl names?

Miles is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.