Nicholas vs Miles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #37 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"soldier, warrior"

Origin: Latin miles meaning soldier

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Nicholas Rank #117

Miles Rank #37

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Nicholas or Miles more popular?

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Miles mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Miles means "soldier, warrior" (Latin miles meaning soldier origin).

Are Nicholas and Miles boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Miles is primarily a boy name.