Ian vs Milo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Boy #120 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"soldier, merciful"

Origin: Germanic

English German American Australian

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Ian Rank #75

Milo Rank #120

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #120 for Milo.

Is Ian or Milo more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Milo at #120 in the United States.

What do Ian and Milo mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Milo means "soldier, merciful" (Germanic origin).

Are Ian and Milo boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Milo is primarily a boy name.