Hayes vs Milo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayes

Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#160
Total SSA Count
2,249
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Hayes Rank #160
Milo Rank #120

Milo is more popular, ranked #120 vs #160 for Hayes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hayes or Milo more popular?

Milo is more popular, ranked #120 compared to Hayes at #160 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Milo mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Milo means "soldier, merciful" (Germanic origin).

Are Hayes and Milo boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Milo is primarily a boy name.

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