US Popularity:213
Origin:German
Other Origin(s):Latin, Greek
Meaning:Soldier; Gracious, dear; Yew tree; Who is like God?
Milo is a boy's name of German and Greek origin. If you’re a fan of This Is Us or Gilmore Girls, you might already recognize this title as belonging to actor Milo Ventimiglia. Milo offers more than just Hollywood associations, though, as it's a variant of the German Miles or the Greek Milon. Deriving from the Latin word miles, Miles can translate to "soldier" or "knight," reminding your little one just how capable and powerful they are. Milo and Miles may also stem from milŭ, a Slavic element meaning "gracious" or "dear," so don't be surprised if sweet Milo grows into the kindest, gentlest, and friendliest leader or team captain! Milon means "yew tree" in Greek, giving your Milo a beautiful symbol of growth and renewal to carry with them. The Bump community member lifeonthehill speaks of Milo's versatility as a first name choice, sharing that "Milo is a standalone name, but it could be a nickname if you really wanted it to be."

Common Nicknames for Milo

Thought Milo couldn’t get any cuter? Check out adorable nicknames for baby below.

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 #213 in U.S. births
Boy:Milo is currently #119 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2025
#119
in 2025
+ 1
from 2024
In comparison to the previous year's data
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