Milo
Milo is a boys' name of German origin meaning “soldier, merciful.” It ranked #119 in the United States in 2025. Milo has Germanic roots possibly meaning 'soldier' or 'merciful.'
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how do you pronounce Milo?
MY-loh
where does the name Milo come from?
Of uncertain origin. Milo is the Norman French form behind Miles, possibly from an element meaning grace or favour, with the Latin miles, soldier, read into it later.
The ancient Greek athlete Milo of Croton was legendary for his strength. The animated film 'Atlantis: The Lost Empire' and its friendly sound drive its modern climb.
how popular is this name?
Milo has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 108 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 38. It peaked at #119 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #119 |
| 2024 | #120 |
| 2023 | #121 |
| 2022 | #120 |
| 2021 | #127 |
| 2020 | #134 |
| 2019 | #162 |
| 2018 | #178 |
| 2017 | #224 |
| 2016 | #248 |
| 2010 | #423 |
| 1950 | #691 |
| 1940 | #591 |
| 1930 | #476 |
| 1920 | #399 |
| 1910 | #512 |
| 1900 | #490 |
| 1890 | #434 |
| 1880 | #334 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Milo fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Milo?
- Milo Ventimiglia (American actor)
- Milo of Croton (ancient Greek wrestler)
- Milo Thatch (Atlantis character)
what are the nicknames and variants of Milo?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Milo?
what names go well with Milo?
Sibling names that share Milo's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Milo
What does the name Milo mean?
Milo means “soldier, merciful”.
What is the origin of the name Milo?
Milo comes from the German naming tradition. Related forms include Miles, Milos and Mylo.
How popular is the name Milo?
Milo ranked #119 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2025, at #119, and it has spent 108 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Milo a boy or girl name?
Milo is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Milo?
Milo is pronounced MY-loh, with 2 syllables.
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