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Miles

Meaning: uncertain; perhaps 'soldier' or 'gracious' · Origin: Germanic / Latin · Gender: usually a boy's name

Origin & history

A Norman name of uncertain origin, linked to Latin miles ('soldier') or Slavic mil ('gracious'). Jazz legend Miles Davis made it cool.

Famous people named Miles

Miles Davis (musician)
Miles Teller (actor)

Nicknames

Milo

Variants & related names

Myles, Milo

Miles name art

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FAQ

What does the name Miles mean?

Miles means “uncertain; perhaps 'soldier' or 'gracious'”. It comes from Germanic / Latin.

Is Miles a popular name?

Yes — Miles has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.

What are nicknames for Miles?

Milo.

What are other forms of Miles?

Myles, Milo.

Similar names

Myles · Milo · Luis · Archie · Freddie · Harry

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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.