Milo
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US Popularity:213
Origin:German
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
Sources
Behind the Name, Milo (1), May 2025
IMDb, Milo Ventimiglia
Behind the Name, Miles, April 2024
Behind the Name, Milo (2), May 2025
100,00+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 477
Behind the Name, Michael, December 2025
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