The nameMylo

Mylo is a boy's name, a variant of Milo, rising fast in France.

Meaning

Like Milo, its origin is debated. It is often linked to the Slavic mil, "dear, gracious".

Origin

European, through Milo.

History

First given in France in the mid 2000s, Mylo grew in the 2010s and peaked in the early 2020s, especially in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popularity of the name Mylo

Mylo in France

333rdmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2021peak year (170 births)
1,320babies named Mylo in France since 1900
085170 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Mylo was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 805 births over the decade, 61% of all recorded babies named Mylo. Its rise began around 2011, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Mylo in France were born before 2021, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 137 births a year on average, against 80 in the five years before.

Variants and related names

Mylo in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mylo mean?

Like Milo, its origin is debated. It is often linked to the Slavic mil, "dear, gracious".

What is the origin of the name Mylo?

European, through Milo.

Is Mylo a girl's or a boy's name?

Mylo is a boy's name.

What are the variants of the name Mylo?

Variants and related names of Mylo include Milo.