Milo: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced MY-loh · 2 syllables
Milo means “soldier; gracious”, from Germanic.
A Latinate variant of Miles.
- Meaning
- soldier; gracious
- Origin
- Germanic
- Pronunciation
- MY-loh
- US rank (2025)
- #119
- US babies a year
- about 3,028 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Milo?
Milo was the #119 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,995 babies. It’s rising: up 182% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #119 |
| England & Wales | #80 |
| Scotland | #152 |
| Northern Ireland | #169 |
| Ireland | #113 |
| France | #50 |
| Norway | #274 |
| Canada | #108 |
| Australia | #164 |
How old are people named Milo?
Half of US adults named Milo are older than 32; most are between 18 and 83. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Milo
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Milo have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Milo
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Milo
What does the name Milo mean?
Milo means “soldier; gracious”. It comes from Germanic.
How do you pronounce Milo?
Milo is pronounced MY-loh.
How popular is the name Milo?
Milo was the #119 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,995 babies. It’s rising: up 182% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Milo?
Half of US adults named Milo are older than 32. Most are between 18 and 83.