| Meaning | soldier, merciful |
| Origin | Latin |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Miles |
| Popularity | Popular |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Syllabification | Miles |
Miles, a name with Latin origins, carries a powerful and resolute meaning. Derived from the Latin word "miles," meaning "soldier" or "mercenary," Miles embodies strength, bravery, and warrior-like qualities. It exudes a sense of valor and resilience, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking a name that reflects courage and determination.
The name Miles has a timeless appeal, blending a classic sound with a modern edge. Its variations, such as Milo and Myles, offer alternative options without straying too far from the original name's essence.
Famous individuals like jazz legend Miles Davis, talented actor Miles Teller, and fictional characters like Spider-Man's alter ego, Miles Morales, have helped solidify the name's popularity and cultural significance. Whether in the realms of music, literature, or pop culture, Miles stands as a name associated with creativity, talent, and adventure.
Choosing the name Miles for your baby boy bestows upon him a moniker that echoes strength and bravery, a name that inspires and empowers him to embrace life's challenges with unwavering determination.
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| Miles Davis | Renowned jazz trumpeter and composer |
| Miles Teller | American actor known for his roles in "Whiplash" and "Fantastic Four" |
| Miles Kane | British musician and member of the rock band The Last Shadow Puppets |
| Miles Austin | Former American football wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys |
| Miles O'Brien | Fictional character from the TV series "Star Trek - Deep Space Nine" |
| Miles Prower | Tails - Fictional character from the Sonic the Hedgehog video game series |
| Miles "Tails" Prower | Fictional character from the Sonic the Hedgehog video game series |
| Miles Archer | Character from the novel "The Maltese Falcon" by Dashiell Hammett |
| Miles Upshur | Protagonist of the video game "Outlast" |
| Miles Hollingsworth III | Character from the TV series "Degrassi - The Next Generation" |
| Miles Straume | Fictional character from the TV series "Lost" |
| Miles Morales | Main character in the animated film "Spider-Man - Into the Spider-Verse" |
| Miles Edgeworth | Fictional character in the "Ace Attorney" video game series |
| Miles Matheson | Character from the TV series "Revolution" |
| Miles Vorkosigan | Protagonist in the science fiction series "Vorkosigan Saga" by Lois McMaster Bujold |
| Miles Teg | Character from the "Dune" series by Frank Herbert |
| Miles Silverberg | Character from the TV series "Murphy Brown" |
| Miles Finch | Character from the film "Elf" |
| Miles Halter | Protagonist of the novel "Looking for Alaska" by John Green |