Miles

Meaning of Miles

Soldier or merciful

Miles has German roots — browse every German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Miles

Miles has held fairly steady, sitting around #44 in 2025 after peaking at #37 in 2024.

Notable people named Miles

• Miles Davis
  Influential jazz trumpeter
• Miles Teller
  American actor
• Miles Bridges
  Professional basketball player
• Miles Chamley-Watson
  Olympic fencer
• Miles Heizer
  American actor

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Questions about the name Miles

What does the name Miles mean?

Miles means soldier or merciful, and it comes from German origins.

Is Miles a boy's or a girl's name?

Miles is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Miles?

In 2025, Miles ranked #44 for boys, down from #37 the year before.

When was Miles most popular?

Miles peaked at #37 in 2024.