#1202024 rank
2022peak year
36,916babies named Milo since 1880
▲ +22%5-year trend
Milo popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Milo mean?
Of Germanic origin, likely from miles, 'soldier', or from Slavic milu, 'gracious, dear'. Popular in medieval Europe and newly trendy again worldwide.
OriginGermanic
Syllables2
Genderboy
Stylevintage, classic
Names like Milo
Same era, same vibe — if you like Milo, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Milos
- Milo Ventimiglia, actor
Spellings & variants
MyloMilos
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