Leon vs Miles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave, lion-hearted"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish French Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#141
Total SSA Count
2,547
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Leo, Lee

Playground Safety Score

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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

Leon Rank #141
Miles Rank #37

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 vs #141 for Leon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Leon ___

  • Leon James
  • Leon Alexander
  • Leon Nathaniel
  • Leon Michael
  • Leon Charles
  • Leon Andrew

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 Leon

Felix Otto Clara Mia Hugo

If you choose Miles

Stella Ruby Oliver Eloise Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leon or Miles more popular?

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Leon and Miles mean?

Leon means "brave, lion-hearted" (Latin origin). Miles means "soldier, warrior" (Latin miles meaning soldier origin).

Are Leon and Miles boy or girl names?

Leon is primarily a boy name. Miles is primarily a boy name.

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