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Adam vs Milo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#100
Total SSA Count
3,497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Milo

Boy #120 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"soldier, merciful"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#120
Total SSA Count
2,988
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Adam Rank #100
Milo Rank #120

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #120 for Milo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adam or Milo more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Milo at #120 in the United States.

What do Adam and Milo mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Milo means "soldier, merciful" (Germanic origin).

Are Adam and Milo boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Milo is primarily a boy name.

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