Austin vs Miles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Austin Rank #107
Miles Rank #37

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 vs #107 for Austin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Austin ___

  • Austin James
  • Austin Lee
  • Austin Blake
  • Austin Cole
  • Austin Reid
  • Austin Thomas

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 Austin

Tyler Weston Savannah Dallas Peyton

If you choose Miles

Stella Ruby Oliver Eloise Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Austin or Miles more popular?

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 compared to Austin at #107 in the United States.

What do Austin and Miles mean?

Austin means "venerable" (Latin origin). Miles means "soldier, warrior" (Latin miles meaning soldier origin).

Are Austin and Miles boy or girl names?

Austin is primarily a boy name. Miles is primarily a boy name.

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