Richard vs Miles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #37 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"soldier, warrior"

Origin: Latin miles meaning soldier

English Latin Irish American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Miles Rank #37

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

Is Richard or Miles more popular?

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

What do Richard and Miles mean?

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

Are Richard and Miles boy or girl names?

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