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Milo
Pronounced MY-loh /ΛmaΙͺ.loΚ/High
Meaning: From Germanic/Slavic Milo β 'merciful, mild' (Slavic mil), or 'soldier' (Latin miles); predominantly a boys' name; here for girls; routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Milo comes from the old Germanic and Slavic Milo β linked to Slavic mil, 'gracious, dear, merciful, mild', and to Latin miles, 'a soldier' (the legendary ancient wrestler Milo of Croton; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, warm name; predominantly a boys' name, here covered for girls honestly (slug distinguished).
It registers thinly for girls. Rare for girls, merciful-or-soldier at the root, and crisp.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Milo mean?
Milo ties to 'merciful, mild' (Slavic) and 'soldier' (Latin); the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Milo?
It's said MY-loh /ΛmaΙͺ.loΚ/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Milo a boy or girl name?
Milo is predominantly a boys' name; this page covers its use for girls.
How popular is Milo?
Milo is rare for girls in the U.S.