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Luke vs Milo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luke

Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

Cultural Roots

Greek English Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#34
Total SSA Count
7,039
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Luke Rank #34
Milo Rank #120

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #120 for Milo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Milo more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Milo at #120 in the United States.

What do Luke and Milo mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Milo means "soldier, merciful" (Germanic origin).

Are Luke and Milo boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Milo is primarily a boy name.

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