What Does the Name Milo Mean?
Milo is a boy's name of Germanic / Latin (uncertain) origin meaning “uncertain; possibly 'merciful' or linked to Latin/Slavic 'dear, gracious'.”
Updated June 2026
| Name | Milo |
|---|---|
| Gender | male |
| Origin | Germanic / Latin (uncertain) |
| Meaning | uncertain; possibly 'merciful' or linked to Latin/Slavic 'dear, gracious' |
| Variants | Miles, Mylo, Milos, Milan |
| Popularity | A fast-rising vintage name now in the US top 150 and very popular across Europe and Australia. |
The meaning and origin of Milo
The name Milo means “uncertain; possibly 'merciful' or linked to Latin/Slavic 'dear, gracious'” and has Germanic / Latin (uncertain) origins. Milo is the Latinized form of the medieval Germanic name Mil(o), of uncertain meaning, also connected to a Slavic root meaning 'dear' or 'gracious'; it is the older root behind Miles. It has enjoyed a strong modern revival.
Variants and related names
Milo is related to several other names you may recognize: Miles, Mylo, Milos, Milan. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.
How popular is the name Milo?
A fast-rising vintage name now in the US top 150 and very popular across Europe and Australia.
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What does the name Milo mean?+
The name Milo means “uncertain; possibly 'merciful' or linked to Latin/Slavic 'dear, gracious'” and is of Germanic / Latin (uncertain) origin.
What is the origin of the name Milo?+
Milo originates from Germanic / Latin (uncertain).
Is Milo a popular name?+
Yes — see the popularity note above for how Milo has trended in the US over time.
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Sources
- Behind the Name — Etymology and history of first names — Behind the Name
- US Social Security Administration — Popular baby names by year — Social Security Administration
- A Dictionary of First Names — Oxford Reference — Oxford University Press