Nathan vs Miles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #37 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"soldier, warrior"

Origin: Latin miles meaning soldier

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Nathan Rank #62

Miles Rank #37

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 vs #62 for Nathan.

Is Nathan or Miles more popular?

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 compared to Nathan at #62 in the United States.

What do Nathan and Miles mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). Miles means "soldier, warrior" (Latin miles meaning soldier origin).

Are Nathan and Miles boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. Miles is primarily a boy name.