Milo

Meaning merciful, soldier
Origin German
Gender gender neutral
Opposite gender Milo
Popularity Popular
Length 4
Syllables 2
Syllabification Mi-lo

About Milo

Charm and approachability define this delightful choice. Milo brings to mind warm smiles, easy laughter, and the kind of personality that draws people in naturally. There's a playful quality here without sacrificing substance—think mischievous twinkle in the eye combined with genuine kindness. The brevity of the name is part of its appeal; it's straightforward, no-nonsense, yet wonderfully engaging. Parents who select Milo often describe wanting a name that feels friendly and accessible while still being distinctive enough to stand out. It has enjoyed a recent surge in popularity, embraced by families who appreciate its vintage charm revived for modern times. The name transitions seamlessly from adorable toddler to capable adult, never feeling too childish or too stuffy. Milo suggests someone who is creative, adaptable, and possesses that rare ability to make others feel comfortable and valued in any situation.

Variations of Name Milo

Milan
Miles
Myles

Nicknames for Milo

Mi
Miles
ML
Miley
Milo

Famous People Named Milo

Milo VentimigliaAmerican actor
Miloš FormanCzech-American film director
Milo ManaraItalian comic book artist
Milo YiannopoulosBritish political commentator
Milo ParkerBritish actor
Milo HamiltonAmerican sportscaster
Milo DjukanovicMontenegrin politician
Miloš KaradaglićMontenegrin classical guitarist
Miloš ObrenovićSerbian prince
Miloš ZemanCzech politician and President
Milo AukermanAmerican musician - lead singer of the band Descendents
Miloš RaonićCanadian tennis player
Miloš TeodosićSerbian basketball player
Miloš BabićSerbian actor
Miloš VasićSerbian journalist and writer
Miloš BikovićSerbian actor
Miloš NinkovićSerbian footballer
Miloš KrasićSerbian footballer
Miloševićlast name of former Serbian president Slobodan Milošević
Miloš HolušaCzech middle-distance runner

Characters Named Milo

Milo ThatchCharacter from Disney's "Atlantis - The Lost Empire"
Milo MurphyProtagonist of the animated series "Milo Murphy's Law"
Milo PressmanCharacter from the TV series "24"
Milo RambaldiCharacter from the TV series "Alias"
Milo SturgisCharacter from Jonathan Kellerman's mystery novels
Milo MinderbinderCharacter from Joseph Heller's novel "Catch-22"
Milo RadulovichCharacter from the TV series "The X-Files"
Milo BloomCharacter from the comic strip "Bloom County"
Milo KamalaniCharacter from the video game "The Secret of Monkey Island"
Milo PeckCharacter from the film "The Mask"
Milo TinemanCharacter from the TV series "The Magicians"
Milo ShandelCharacter from the TV series "Supernatural"
Milo Thatch Jr.Son of the character Milo Thatch in "Atlantis - The Lost Empire"
Milo BoydCharacter from the film "The Bounty Hunter"
Miloš MinderCharacter from the film "The Grand Budapest Hotel"
Milo PinderCharacter from the TV series "The Librarians"
Milo TalonCharacter from Louis L'Amour's Western novels
Milo VentimigliaCharacter from the TV series "This Is Us" - played by the actor of the same name

Other Popular Names Beginning with M

Major
Mael
Mario
Mark
Mathew
Musa
Miller
Marc
Marcello
Max