Ryan vs Miles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

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Boy #37 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"soldier, warrior"

Origin: Latin miles meaning soldier

English Latin Irish American

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Ryan Rank #87

Miles Rank #37

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Ryan or Miles more popular?

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Miles mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Miles means "soldier, warrior" (Latin miles meaning soldier origin).

Are Ryan and Miles boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Miles is primarily a boy name.