August vs Miles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#88
Total SSA Count
3,876
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Auggie, Gus

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

August Rank #88
Miles Rank #37

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 vs #88 for August.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

August ___

  • August James
  • August William
  • August Cole
  • August Everett
  • August Thomas
  • August Reid

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 August

Felix Atticus Theodore Celeste Cordelia

If you choose Miles

Stella Ruby Oliver Eloise Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or Miles more popular?

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do August and Miles mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Miles means "soldier, warrior" (Latin miles meaning soldier origin).

Are August and Miles boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Miles is primarily a boy name.

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