Anthony vs Miles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anthony

Boy #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Priceless; of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish French Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#44
Total SSA Count
6,326
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tony, Ant, Tone

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Anthony Rank #44
Miles Rank #37

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 vs #44 for Anthony.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anthony ___

  • Anthony James
  • Anthony Michael
  • Anthony Robert
  • Anthony William
  • Anthony Joseph
  • Anthony Paul

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 Anthony

Michael Joseph Nicholas Maria Catherine

If you choose Miles

Stella Ruby Oliver Eloise Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anthony or Miles more popular?

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 compared to Anthony at #44 in the United States.

What do Anthony and Miles mean?

Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin). Miles means "soldier, warrior" (Latin miles meaning soldier origin).

Are Anthony and Miles boy or girl names?

Anthony is primarily a boy name. Miles is primarily a boy name.

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