Milo
Germanic boy's name meaning “uncertain (variant of Miles)”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Germanic
- Meaning
- uncertain (variant of Miles)
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 4
- US rank (2023)
- #121
- Born in 2023
- 2,963
- Peak year
- 2024 (#120)
Meaning & origin
Milo is a Latinate variant of Miles, from the Old French Milo, of uncertain origin. The link to the Latin miles ('soldier') is a folk etymology.
Is Milo a German name?
Yes — Milo is a German name meaning "uncertain (variant of Miles)". Milo is a Latinate variant of Miles, from the Old French Milo, of uncertain origin. The link to the Latin miles ('soldier') is a folk etymology. You may also see it described as Germanic, which refer to the same root.
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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How to spell Milo
Milo is spelled M-I-L-O — 4 letters and 2 syllables. Alternative spellings people use include Miles.
Variants
Milo: frequently asked questions
What does the name Milo mean?
Milo is a Germanic name meaning "uncertain (variant of Miles)". Milo is a Latinate variant of Miles, from the Old French Milo, of uncertain origin. The link to the Latin miles ('soldier') is a folk etymology.
Where does the name Milo come from?
Milo is of Germanic origin. Milo is a Latinate variant of Miles, from the Old French Milo, of uncertain origin. The link to the Latin miles ('soldier') is a folk etymology.
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.
How do you spell Milo?
Milo is spelled M-I-L-O. Related spellings include Miles.
What is Milo short for?
Milo is often used as a short form of Miles, though it is also given as a full name in its own right.
How common is the name Milo?
In 2023, 2,963 US boys were given the name Milo. 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.
Is Milo a German name?
Yes — Milo is a German name meaning "uncertain (variant of Miles)". Milo is a Latinate variant of Miles, from the Old French Milo, of uncertain origin. The link to the Latin miles ('soldier') is a folk etymology. You may also see it described as Germanic, which refer to the same root.
What does Milo mean in German?
In German, Milo means "uncertain (variant of Miles)". Milo is a Latinate variant of Miles, from the Old French Milo, of uncertain origin. The link to the Latin miles ('soldier') is a folk etymology.
Is Milo a Germanic name?
Milo is usually classified as German, and Germanic belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as Germanic too. It means "uncertain (variant of Miles)".