Milo

Milo - A unique male name

Milo appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #591. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Milo and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Milo? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Milo. The baby boy name Milo was given to 2,974 baby boys in 2025, ranking #119 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 493 baby boys were given this name - making this a unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Milo peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 119.

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Milo is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Milo is currently topping the baby name charts in Utah at position #32 - and is the least popular in Alabama at position #270.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Milo is where you live.

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Milo origin and meaning

Germanic and Slavic roots — exact derivation disputed

Uncertain — linked both to Latin miles, 'soldier,' and to the Slavic element mil, 'gracious, dear'

Milo has been used since antiquity — Milo of Croton was a famed Greek wrestler — but scholars split on whether it descends from the Latin soldier word or the Slavic gracious element, via the name Miles. It faded in the US for much of the 20th century, then returned as a gentle, vintage-sounding alternative to Miles.

Origin uncertain

Milo is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Milo, pop culture references for the name Milo and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Milo

We've found the following names that sound similar to Milo, sorted by popularity.

Manuel / Mylo / Male / Mel / Mael / Manolo / Manley / Melo / Molly / Manual /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Milo

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Milo a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Milo?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

MY-loh · /ˈmaɪloʊ/

Around the world

• Miloš (Czech and Slovak) — A related Slavic form built on the same mil element
• Miloš (Serbian and Croatian) — A related Slavic form built on the same mil element

Spellings and nicknames

• Mylo — A phonetic respelling

Famous bearers

• Milo of Croton — Ancient Greek wrestler famed for his strength (6th century BC) Historical
• Milo Ventimiglia — Actor, This Is Us and Gilmore Girls (b. 1977) Contemporary
• Milo Aukerman — Singer of the punk band Descendents (b. 1963) Contemporary

Style

ClassicInternationalVintage revival

Why parents choose it

Milo appeals for its warm, bookish softness — an old name that feels playful rather than formal. Its steady rise since 2020 reflects that vintage-revival taste.

Worth knowing

• The soldier vs. gracious meanings are both claimed; neither is proven
• Sometimes confused with the drink name Milo outside the US