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Milo: Meaning & Origin

Milo is a boy name of Germanic origin meaning “Merciful; Latin origin meaning "compassionate" and "forgiving"”. It's a popular choice, ranking in the top 20% of baby names. With 2 syllables, it's short and easy to say.

Pronunciation

MY-lo

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

80/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 20% of popular names.

Nicknames

Mi

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

60%
35
2010
14
Current
#44
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Milo James
  • Milo Eli
  • Milo Finn

Famous Namesakes

  • Milo Yiannopoulos (political commentator)

Variants & Alternate Spellings of Milo