Milo

Boy's name

Milo is of Germanic origin, derived from the Old German name Miles, meaning "soldier" or "merciful."

Meaning Soldier
Origin Latin
U.S. births in 2023 2,988 Rising
Peak year 2022

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Milo Ventimiglia - Actor known for "This Is Us."
  • Milo Yiannopoulos - Controversial political commentator and writer.
  • Milo Manara - Italian comic book artist.
  • Milo Parker - Actor in "Mr. Holmes" and "Ghosthunters."
  • Milo Aukerman - Lead singer of punk band Descendents.
  • Milo Hamilton - Hall of Fame baseball broadcaster.
  • Milo O'Shea - Irish actor in "Barbarella" and "The Verdict."
  • Milo Djukanovic - Montenegrin politician and President.
  • Milo Cawthorne - New Zealand actor in "Deathgasm" and "Blood Punch."
  • Miloš Forman - Czech film director of "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest."

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