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Milo vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#100
Total SSA Count
3,497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Milo Rank #120
Adam Rank #100

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #120 for Milo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milo or Adam more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Milo at #120 in the United States.

What do Milo and Adam mean?

Milo means "soldier, merciful" (Germanic origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Milo and Adam boy or girl names?

Milo is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.

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