Eric vs Milo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #120 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"soldier, merciful"

Origin: Germanic

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Eric Rank #252

Milo Rank #120

Milo is more popular, ranked #120 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Milo more popular?

Milo is more popular, ranked #120 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Milo mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Milo means "soldier, merciful" (Germanic origin).

Are Eric and Milo boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Milo is primarily a boy name.