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BoyGerman#82 in 2025

Milo

Milo is a boys' name of German origin meaning “soldier, merciful.” It ranked #82 in the United States in 2025. Milo has Germanic roots possibly meaning 'soldier' or 'merciful.

how do you pronounce Milo?

MY-loh

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what does Milo mean?

The name Milo means “soldier, merciful.” It comes from the German language tradition.

Milo has Germanic roots possibly meaning 'soldier' or 'merciful.' 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?

#134
2020
#115
2021
#101
2022
#90
2023
#82
2024
YearRank
2024#82
2023#90
2022#101
2021#115
2020#134

Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset

who are famous people named Milo?

  • Milo Ventimiglia (American actor)
  • Milo of Croton (ancient Greek wrestler)
  • Milo Thatch (Atlantis character)

what names are similar to Milo?

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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial

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