Elliott vs Miles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elliott

Boy #163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#163
Total SSA Count
2,219
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, El

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

Elliott Rank #163
Miles Rank #37

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 vs #163 for Elliott.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elliott ___

  • Elliott James
  • Elliott Thomas
  • Elliott William
  • Elliott Gray
  • Elliott Reed
  • Elliott Charles

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 Elliott

Hazel Violet Oliver Madeleine Theodore

If you choose Miles

Stella Ruby Oliver Eloise Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elliott or Miles more popular?

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 compared to Elliott at #163 in the United States.

What do Elliott and Miles mean?

Elliott means "Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Old French origin). Miles means "soldier, warrior" (Latin miles meaning soldier origin).

Are Elliott and Miles boy or girl names?

Elliott is primarily a boy name. Miles is primarily a boy name.

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