Miles

A long-used English given name; meaning is not always presented as a single fixed definition.

Miles is a male given name that’s well established in English usage and has remained steady across generations. It’s concise and familiar, and it tends to feel calm and classic without sounding old-fashioned. From an etymology perspective, Miles has more than one commonly cited explanation depending on the source. Some references connect it to Latin miles (“soldier”), while others emphasize medieval name forms or surname pathways; because these accounts don’t always align, it’s best to treat the meaning as historically layered rather than a single literal translation. Pronunciation in English is typically one syllable: MYLZ. A practical tip is that it’s very easy to spell and say, and variant spelling Myles is also common while keeping the same pronunciation.

Etymology: Often explained as coming into English from older name forms and surname usage; some sources connect it to Latin miles (“soldier”), but accounts vary.