Luke vs Miles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luke

Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

Cultural Roots

Greek English Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#34
Total SSA Count
7,039
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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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

Luke Rank #34
Miles Rank #37

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #37 for Miles.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Luke ___

  • Luke James
  • Luke Alexander
  • Luke Thomas
  • Luke William
  • Luke Edward
  • Luke Henry

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 Luke

Leia Han Owen Mark Matthew

If you choose Miles

Stella Ruby Oliver Eloise Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Miles more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Miles at #37 in the United States.

What do Luke and Miles mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Miles means "soldier, warrior" (Latin miles meaning soldier origin).

Are Luke and Miles boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Miles is primarily a boy name.

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