Mylo

♂ Boy

Pronounced MY-loh /ˈmaɪ.loʊ/High

Meaning: Variant spelling of Milo, from the Old High German name Milo or the Latin miles (soldier); also possibly from the Slavic root mil meaning 'merciful' or 'gentle'; Mylo is a modern y-spellingHigh

In 30 seconds: Mylo is the y-spelling variant of the friendly, vintage name Milo. Warm and easy to wear, it carries the same cheerful Old German energy as the original while standing out slightly from the increasingly popular standard spelling.

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Origin HighOld High German, Latin

MeaningVariant spelling of Milo, from the Old High German name Milo or the Latin miles (soldier); also possibly from the Slavic root mil meaning 'merciful' or 'gentle'; Mylo is a modern y-spelling

U.S. rank (2025)#737 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births357 boys (0.02% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,562

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Mylo is a variant of Milo, which derives from Old High German Milo or the Latin miles. The name was common in medieval Europe and spread through Germanic naming traditions. As a given name in the United States, Milo experienced a strong revival in the 2010s.

The Mylo spelling emerged as Milo rose in popularity, giving parents a personalized y-variant. It is less common than Milo but shares its warm, friendly sound. Both spellings benefit from the vintage-charming quality that has made Milo one of the decade's rising boy names.

Did you know? Milo of Croton was a legendary 6th-century BCE Greek wrestler from the city of Croton who won at the Olympic Games six times. He was famous for his incredible strength and for supposedly carrying a full-grown bull on his shoulders — giving the name an ancient association with impressive physical prowess.

Overall data confidence 83%

Behind the Name — Milo — etymology and usageU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

MiloMylow

Nicknames

MyMi

Famous Bearers

★Milo of Croton (c. 540–c. 511 BCE)
Ancient Greek wrestler who won six Olympic wrestling titles in antiquity.

If you like Mylo…

Milo— the standard spelling sharing identical pronunciation and origin

Theo— shares the warm, friendly two-syllable vintage revival feel and the same era of rising popularity

Otto— fellow palindrome-adjacent short vintage name in the same warm, quirky-charming category

Arlo— shares the two-syllable vintage friendly quality and the same modern revival arc

Frequently Asked

What does the name Mylo mean?

Mylo means 'soldier' from Old High German or Latin miles, or 'gentle/merciful' from a Slavic root. It is a y-spelling variant of Milo.

How do you pronounce Mylo?

Mylo is pronounced MY-loh /ˈmaɪ.loʊ/ — two syllables with stress on the first, identical to Milo.

Is Mylo the same as Milo?

Mylo and Milo are pronounced identically. The y spelling is a personalized modern variant.

Is Mylo a popular name?

Mylo is less common than Milo but has been growing as Milo has risen in popularity.