What origin is the name Milo?

Milo comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Milo a popular name?

Milo is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Milo does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Milo?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Milo — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Milo

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Milo

Milo

Boy

english

2 syllables

Milo is an english boy's name meaning "An English name that can mean merciful, though it is also historically linked to the word for a soldier.".

The meaning of Milo is "An English name that can mean merciful, though it is also historically linked to the word for a soldier." — a boy name of english origin. At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An English name that can mean merciful, though it is also historically linked to the word for a soldier.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Milo

Very rare in US records

What does Milo mean?

Milo is a boy name of english origin meaning "An English name that can mean merciful, though it is also historically linked to the word for a soldier.".