Milo
Germanic boy's name meaning “merciful; soldier”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Germanic
- Meaning
- merciful; soldier
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 4
- US rank (2023)
- #121
- Born in 2023
- 2,963
Meaning & origin
Milo is of debated origin, linked to the Germanic and to the Latin miles ('soldier'), and often connected to Miles.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Milo ranked #121 for boys. It has risen about 191 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
In 2023, 2,963 US boys were given the name Milo.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #120 in 2024
“Unranked” means Milo was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Variants
Milo: frequently asked questions
What does the name Milo mean?
Milo is a Germanic name meaning "merciful; soldier". Milo is of debated origin, linked to the Germanic and to the Latin miles ('soldier'), and often connected to Miles.
Where does the name Milo come from?
Milo is of Germanic origin. Milo is of debated origin, linked to the Germanic and to the Latin miles ('soldier'), and often connected to Miles.
Is Milo a boy or a girl name?
Milo is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Milo?
In 2023, 2,963 US boys were given the name Milo.
Is Milo a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Milo ranked #121 for boys. It has risen about 191 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.