Jonathan 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

Jonathan Rank #83
Miles Rank #37

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 vs #83 for Jonathan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jonathan ___

  • Jonathan David
  • Jonathan Michael
  • Jonathan James
  • Jonathan Andrew
  • Jonathan Cole
  • Jonathan William

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 Jonathan

David Matthew Nathaniel Elizabeth Abigail

If you choose Miles

Stella Ruby Oliver Eloise Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jonathan or Miles more popular?

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 compared to Jonathan at #83 in the United States.

What do Jonathan and Miles mean?

Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin). Miles means "soldier, warrior" (Latin miles meaning soldier origin).

Are Jonathan and Miles boy or girl names?

Jonathan is primarily a boy name. Miles is primarily a boy name.

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