Miles vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Miles

Stella Ruby Oliver Eloise Declan

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Miles or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Miles at #37 in the United States.

What do Miles and Theodore mean?

Miles means "soldier, warrior" (Latin miles meaning soldier origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Miles and Theodore boy or girl names?

Miles is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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