Miles

Boy

Origin: French · Latin

Meaning

“Norman French name, perhaps from Michael or Latin miles 'soldier'; origin uncertain”

Source

Cultural Notes

Popularised in England by Bible translator Myles Coverdale; in Ireland it was used as an English stand-in for Gaelic names like Maolmhuire. Jazz legend Miles Davis is a famous bearer.

Popularity

Rarity: uncommon
Peak decade: 1990s
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Famous People Named Miles

  • Miles Davis, Miles Teller

Variants & Spellings

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