Adam vs Miles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#100
Total SSA Count
3,497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ad

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Miles

Boy #37 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"soldier, warrior"

Origin: Latin miles meaning soldier

Cultural Roots

English Latin Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#37
Total SSA Count
6,611
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mil, Miy, Miie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Adam Rank #100
Miles Rank #37

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 vs #100 for Adam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adam ___

  • Adam James
  • Adam Thomas
  • Adam Michael
  • Adam Joseph
  • Adam Robert
  • Adam William

Miles ___

  • Miles James
  • Miles Thomas
  • Miles Edward
  • Miles William
  • Miles Alexander
  • Miles Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adam

Eve Noah Sarah Isaac Rebecca

If you choose Miles

Stella Ruby Oliver Eloise Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adam or Miles more popular?

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Adam and Miles mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Miles means "soldier, warrior" (Latin miles meaning soldier origin).

Are Adam and Miles boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Miles is primarily a boy name.

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