Miles vs Richard

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 #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Miles Rank #37

Richard Rank #232

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Miles or Richard more popular?

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Miles and Richard mean?

Miles means "soldier, warrior" (Latin miles meaning soldier origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Miles and Richard boy or girl names?

Miles is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.