Miles Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Miles Name at a Glance

Name	Miles
Meaning	Merciful.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Miles Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Miles means “Merciful”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Miles Name Origin

Our database records Miles under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Miles a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Miles is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Miles

When considering Miles for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.