Caris 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

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Popularity Comparison

Caris Rank #5,692
Miles Rank #37

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 vs #5692 for Caris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Caris ___

  • Caris Mae
  • Caris Elise
  • Caris Jane
  • Caris Faye
  • Caris Lynn
  • Caris Wren

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 Caris

Rhys Gwen Arwen Bronwen Seren

If you choose Miles

Stella Ruby Oliver Eloise Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caris or Miles more popular?

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 compared to Caris at #5692 in the United States.

What do Caris and Miles mean?

Caris means "love" (Welsh origin). Miles means "soldier, warrior" (Latin miles meaning soldier origin).

Are Caris and Miles boy or girl names?

Caris is primarily a girl name. Miles is primarily a boy name.

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