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