Miles vs Theo

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

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Theo

Boy #80 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek (theodoros)

Cultural Roots

English Greek French German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#80
Total SSA Count
4,110
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Miles Rank #37
Theo Rank #80

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 vs #80 for Theo.

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

Theo ___

  • Theo James
  • Theo William
  • Theo Alexander
  • Theo Samuel
  • Theo Felix
  • Theo August

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Miles

Stella Ruby Oliver Eloise Declan

If you choose Theo

Oliver Felix Eleanor Beatrice Arthur

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Miles or Theo more popular?

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 compared to Theo at #80 in the United States.

What do Miles and Theo mean?

Miles means "soldier, warrior" (Latin miles meaning soldier origin). Theo means "gift of God" (Greek (theodoros) origin).

Are Miles and Theo boy or girl names?

Miles is primarily a boy name. Theo is primarily a boy name.

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