Samuel vs Miles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #37 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"soldier, warrior"

Origin: Latin miles meaning soldier

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Samuel Rank #17

Miles Rank #37

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

Is Samuel or Miles more popular?

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

What do Samuel and Miles mean?

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

Are Samuel and Miles boy or girl names?

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