What does Miles mean?
Often linked to the Latin miles, “soldier,” though its ultimate origin is debated.
What does Vincent mean?
From the Latin vincens, “conquering.” Saint Vincent and the painter Van Gogh share it.
Miles vs Vincent
Which is more popular?
Miles is more popular than Vincent today: about 6,072 US babies were given the name Miles in 2025, compared with 3,267 named Vincent.
| Miles | Vincent | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Soldier; of debated origin | Conquering |
| Origin | Latin | Latin |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | MYLZ | VIN-sent |
| Syllables | 1 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1880 | 1880 |
| Peak year | 2024 (6,634) | 1962 (6,159) |
| In 2025 | 6,072 | 3,267 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Miles
Vincent
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Miles | Vincent |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 35,899 | 18,653 |
| 2010s | 36,601 | 36,839 |
| 2000s | 17,786 | 35,274 |
| 1990s | 9,815 | 36,715 |
| 1980s | 5,672 | 32,054 |
| 1970s | 2,241 | 27,640 |
| 1960s | 2,834 | 49,478 |
| 1950s | 3,174 | 35,351 |
| 1940s | 1,994 | 23,897 |
| 1930s | 1,658 | 19,407 |
| 1920s | 2,337 | 26,237 |
| 1910s | 1,583 | 18,285 |
| 1900s | 413 | 1,954 |
| 1890s | 443 | 1,027 |
| 1880s | 418 | 485 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Miles or Vincent more popular?
Miles is more popular than Vincent today: about 6,072 US babies were given the name Miles in 2025, compared with 3,267 named Vincent.
What is the difference between Miles and Vincent?
Miles means Soldier; of debated origin (Latin origin), while Vincent means Conquering (Latin origin).
Which name is older, Miles or Vincent?
In US records, Miles first appears in 1880 and Vincent in 1880, so Miles has the longer recorded history.