Maddox 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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Maddox Rank #215
Miles Rank #37

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 vs #215 for Maddox.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maddox ___

  • Maddox James
  • Maddox Lee
  • Maddox Cole
  • Maddox Alexander
  • Maddox Thomas
  • Maddox 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 Maddox

Knox Beckett Ryder Sloane Quinn

If you choose Miles

Stella Ruby Oliver Eloise Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maddox or Miles more popular?

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 compared to Maddox at #215 in the United States.

What do Maddox and Miles mean?

Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin). Miles means "soldier, warrior" (Latin miles meaning soldier origin).

Are Maddox and Miles boy or girl names?

Maddox is primarily a boy name. Miles is primarily a boy name.

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