Miles vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Miles

Boy #37 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"soldier, warrior"

Origin: Latin miles meaning soldier

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Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Miles Rank #37

Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #37 for Miles.

Is Miles or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Miles at #37 in the United States.

What do Miles and Samuel mean?

Miles means "soldier, warrior" (Latin miles meaning soldier origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Miles and Samuel boy or girl names?

Miles is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.