The nameMilo
Milo is a boy's name of uncertain origin, possibly Slavic or Germanic. Short and cheerful, it is rising in Britain and the United States.
- Boy's name
- Several origins meet in this name
Meaning
Milo may come from the Slavic mil, "dear, gracious", or from the Germanic Miles. It is also linked to Milon, a famous wrestler of ancient Greece. Its origin is discussed.
Origin
Several origins meet in this name. Milo of Croton, a Greek athlete of the 6th century BC, won the Olympic Games many times.
History
Milo rose in the 2000s and 2010s in Britain, France and the United States, where it is in the top 150.
Milo in other languages
Milo is spelled the same in English, French, German and Italian. In the Slavic languages it is linked to mil, "dear", like Milan or Miloš. In Latin, Milo is the form of Milon.
Did you know?
- The Greek wrestler Milo of Croton won six times at the ancient Olympic Games.
Famous people named Milo
- Milo of Croton, athlete
- Milo Ventimiglia, actor
- Milo, hero of The Phantom Tollbooth
Popularity of the name Milo
Milo in the United States
Milo was most popular in the United States in the 2020s, with 14,918 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Milo. Its rise began around 2006, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Milo in the United States were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 2,984 births a year on average, against 1,856 in the five years before.
Milo in the United Kingdom
Milo was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 4,597 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Milo. Half of all babies named Milo in the United Kingdom were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 657 births a year.
Milo in Ireland
Milo in France
Milo in Belgium
Milo in Switzerland
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Milo
Names from the same generation as Milo, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Milo mean?
Milo may come from the Slavic mil, "dear, gracious", or from the Germanic Miles. It is also linked to Milon, a famous wrestler of ancient Greece. Its origin is discussed.
What is the origin of the name Milo?
Several origins meet in this name. Milo of Croton, a Greek athlete of the 6th century BC, won the Olympic Games many times.
Is Milo a girl's or a boy's name?
Milo is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Milo?
In 2024, Milo was the 120th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 2,988 births.
What are the variants of the name Milo?
Variants and related names of Milo include Émile and Mylo.
What are good sibling names for Milo?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Willow, Emilia, Catalina and June for a sister, Adriel, Beau, August and Leon for a brother.
Who are famous people named Milo?
Milo of Croton, athlete; Milo Ventimiglia, actor; Milo, hero of The Phantom Tollbooth.