Milo

Meaning of Milo

The name Milo has uncertain origins, but it possibly means "soldier" or "merciful."

Milo has Germanic roots — browse every Germanic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Milo

Milo is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #119 in 2025 from #983 in 2001.

Notable people named Milo

• Milo Ventimiglia
  Actor, "This Is Us"
• Milo Manheim
  Actor, "Zombies"
• Milo Aukerman
  Singer, The Descendents
• Milo Yiannopoulos
  British political commentator
• Milo Đukanović
  President of Montenegro

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Questions about the name Milo

What does the name Milo mean?

Milo means the name milo has uncertain origins, but it possibly means "soldier" or "merciful.", and it comes from Germanic origins.

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

Milo is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Milo?

In 2025, Milo ranked #119 for boys, up from #120 the year before.

When was Milo most popular?

Milo peaked at #119 in 2025.