Jacob vs Milo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jacob

Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #120 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"soldier, merciful"

Origin: Germanic

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Jacob Rank #41

Milo Rank #120

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #120 for Milo.

Is Jacob or Milo more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Milo at #120 in the United States.

What do Jacob and Milo mean?

Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Milo means "soldier, merciful" (Germanic origin).

Are Jacob and Milo boy or girl names?

Jacob is primarily a boy name. Milo is primarily a boy name.