US Popularity:206
Origin:German
Meaning:Soldier; Merciful
Milo is a boy's name of German origin. If you’re a fan of This Is Us or Gilmore Girls then you may already recognize this baby name as belonging to actor Milo Ventimiglia. This baby name can offer more than just its association with the Hollywood star:, it translates to “soldier” and “merciful,” and derives from the Old Germanic name Miles. With a name as steadfast as Milo, baby can be their own knight in shining armor.

Common Nicknames for Milo

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How Popular Is The Name Milo?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Milo is currently #84 on The Bump
Boy:Milo is currently #47 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Milo is currently #206 in U.S. births
Boy:Milo is currently #121 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#121
in 2023
- 1
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • Behind the Name Milo December 2022

  • Behind the Name Miles December 2022

  • Name Doctor Milo

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