Miles vs Samuel

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

Miles Rank #37
Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #37 for Miles.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Miles ___

  • Miles James
  • Miles Thomas
  • Miles Edward
  • Miles William
  • Miles Alexander
  • Miles Henry

Samuel ___

  • Samuel James
  • Samuel Thomas
  • Samuel Alexander
  • Samuel Joseph
  • Samuel Edward
  • Samuel Grey

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Miles

Stella Ruby Oliver Eloise Declan

If you choose Samuel

Eleanor Hannah Nathan Rebecca Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Miles or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Miles at #37 in the United States.

What do Miles and Samuel mean?

Miles means "soldier, warrior" (Latin miles meaning soldier origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Miles and Samuel boy or girl names?

Miles is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.

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