Miles vs Riley

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 #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Miles Rank #37

Riley Rank #229

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Miles or Riley more popular?

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Miles and Riley mean?

Miles means "soldier, warrior" (Latin miles meaning soldier origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Miles and Riley boy or girl names?

Miles is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.