Alexander vs Milo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexander

Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Boy #120 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"soldier, merciful"

Origin: Germanic

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Alexander Rank #27

Milo Rank #120

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #120 for Milo.

Is Alexander or Milo more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Milo at #120 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Milo mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). Milo means "soldier, merciful" (Germanic origin).

Are Alexander and Milo boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. Milo is primarily a boy name.